Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship opens at ºÚÁϳԹÏ
The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï launched its new student entrepreneurship hub at an official grand opening event today. Named in honour of ºÚÁϳԹÏ’s former chancellor, the Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship was made possible through a $2.25 million gift from the River Philip Foundation, a contribution of $372,000 from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and a further $372,000 from Innovation PEI (IPEI), and a $100,000 donation from the Credit Unions of PEI.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï student creates species-at-risk painting to mark Earth Day
Paige Campbell, a Bachelor of Environmental Studies student at ºÚÁϳԹÏ, is marking Earth Day, April 22, with a painting of species at risk on PEI.
Students in the Environmental Studies 4010 Public Scholars on Environmental Issues capstone course were given the choice to do a semester-long research project with a local community partner or a creative project.
The Honourable Diane Griffin installed as ºÚÁϳԹÏ’s tenth Chancellor
The Honourable Diane F. Griffin was installed as the tenth Chancellor of the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï during a ceremony held at the University on Friday, April 5. She was unanimously elected to the volunteer position earlier this year by ºÚÁϳԹÏ’s Board of Governors.
As Chancellor, Griffin will preside over the University’s Convocation ceremonies each spring, conferring degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Action Plan outlines University’s efforts to build a culture of trust, safety, and inclusion
The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Board of Governors approved the at a special meeting of the Board this afternoon.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï researcher receives federal funding for project to build PEI’s resilience to climate change
Dr. Xander Wang, an associate professor with the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï School of Climate Change and Adaptation, has been awarded a total of $1.6 million to investigate ways to protect PEI from coastal erosion and to build Island communities’ resilience to climate change.
The project is supported with a $864,226 contribution previously announced through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); $619,090 from the through its Innovation Fund; and $64,410 from ºÚÁϳԹÏ.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï awarded Canada Research Chairs by Government of Canada
The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï has been awarded two new Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs, and a current Tier 2 Canada Research Chair has been renewed, all for five-year terms.
Message from the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Presidential Search Committee
Dear Members of the Campus Community,
I am pleased to update the campus community on the upcoming Fireside Chats with the Finalist Candidates for the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Presidential Search.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï and Health PEI release health system capacity report
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï and Health PEI have released the findings of the health system capacity report (the Spindle report).
The Spindle Strategy Group was engaged by ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï and Health PEI to understand and catalogue the health care system’s capacity to successfully integrate medical learners; to identify any gaps in infrastructure, human resources, policies and programs, systems, and structures; and to devise an evidence-based roadmap including necessary investments and timelines to address those gaps.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï celebrates Black History Month 2024
Every year in February, we celebrate . As we embrace the significance of Black History Month, we are reminded of the rich tapestry of contributions, resilience, triumphs, and the legacy of Black Canadians that have shaped our society.
95 ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï student-athletes achieve U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status
The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï congratulates the 95 student-athletes who earned U SPORTS Academic All-Canadian status for the 2022–2023 season. This number represents 49.5 per cent of ºÚÁϳԹÏ’s 192 varsity student-athletes.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï student-athletes strive for excellence in sport, academics, and in the greater community. This level of academic achievement speaks volumes about their work ethic and to the quality of the coaches, faculty, staff, volunteers, and others who support them throughout the year.
