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The official Twitter account of the University of Prince Edward Island.

Prince Edward Island, Canada
Joined January 2009
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
This tweet aged... poorly.
@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
Happy first day of fall! Who else is ready for these trees to start going off? 🍂
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@UPEI
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@UPEI
University of PEI
5 years
That’s Dr. Olive Bryanton! Earned her PhD at the age of 82.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
Thirty years ago today, UPEI registered the world's first .ca domain! Happy birthday, upei.ca! 🎉3️⃣0️⃣🎉
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@UPEI
University of PEI
4 years
How it started. How it's going.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
4 years
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 SO PROUD RIGHT NOW 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
@UPEIAlumni
UPEI Alumni
4 years
🎉🎉🎉🎉 BRONZE MEDAL UPEI 🎉🎉🎉🎉 We are all INCREDIBLY proud of our @UPEIWBasketball team as they win 57-50 against Laval and take the Bronze Medal home! #gopanthersgo #pantherproud @USPORTS_Bball @UPEIPanthers @UPEI
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@UPEI
University of PEI
5 years
When one degree just won't do.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
4 years
The entire UPEI community is so very proud of @UPEIPanthers Women's Basketball. Good luck tomorrow in the @USPORTS_Bball bronze medal game at 1 pm AT. #gopanthersgo
@UPEIAlumni
UPEI Alumni
4 years
Final score 69-55 for Brock U. While we did not get the semifinal win, @UPEIWBasketball fought so hard and we are so proud of them! Make sure to watch them tomorrow as they play for bronze! @UPEIPanthers @UPEI @USPORTS_Bball #gopanthersgo
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@UPEI
University of PEI
4 years
🎉🎉🎉 SO PROUD OF OUR PANTHERS 🎉🎉🎉
@USPORTS_Bball
U SPORTS Basketball
4 years
🏀1⃣ Final Score: @UPEIPanthers defeats @ryersonrams 75-70 / Marque finale: victoire de @UPEIPanthers 75-70 sur @ryersonrams #ChaseTheGlory | #ViserHaut | @cbcsports
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
Former Panther Darrell Glenn named head coach of UPEI Men’s Basketball team @UPEIPanthers
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@UPEI
University of PEI
4 years
Take a bow, Joel. Panther for Life Joel Ward hangs up the skates after a unique career in the NHL. @UPEIPanthers @UPEIAlumni
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@UPEI
University of PEI
4 years
Can’t wait to get back to campus so we can all play croquet in the quad again.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 months
Dr. Edward MacDonald, professor of history at UPEI, was among 78 Canadians named to the Order of Canada on December 28, 2023. Congratulations on this prestigious honour, and thank you for your contributions to the Island and University communities!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
3 years
@peachballer don’t you freaking dare
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@UPEI
University of PEI
4 years
UPEI-led research team working to adapt hand-held mobile technology to detect COVID-19
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@UPEI
University of PEI
6 years
UPEI is proud to announce 76 of its 184 student athletes in the 2017–2018 season have been named U SPORTS Academic All-Canadians. @UPEIPanthers
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@UPEI
University of PEI
5 years
What a wonderful weekend! We hope everyone had as a great time celebrating our graduates as we did!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
Another beautiful day for our graduating class! Today we celebrated grads from the Faculty of Business and Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
Dr. Patrick Murphy, an assistant professor in the UPEI Department of Biology, has received a $300,000 grant through the Canadian Cancer Society’s 2021 Atlantic Cancer Research (ACR) Grants competition for research into breast cancer.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
6 years
Today is the day! Congratulations to all of our graduates!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
8 years
UPDATE: The University of Prince Edward Island is closing for the day effective immediately.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
5 years
Lewis Page selected as head coach of @UPEIPanthers women’s soccer team #gopanthersgo
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@UPEI
University of PEI
3 years
Congratulations to all of our graduates! Our in-person celebrations have been so much fun for everyone who could visit campus this week!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
6 years
Happy first-day-of-classes everyone! We’re so excited to have campus filled with students again!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
6 years
We are proud to share the newest #HeritageMinute from @HistoricaCanada celebrating Lucy Maud Montgomery! Even prouder that our very own past president Dr. Elizabeth 'Betsy' Epperly was a consultant on this Minute!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
3 years
UPEI’s Dr. Ann Braithwaite named a 3M National Teaching Fellow
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
We're excited to have campus full of students again! Happy first day of classes, everyone! 📚
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@UPEI
University of PEI
5 years
That's a wrap on our third and final convocation ceremony for 2019! Congratulations to all of our graduates and their families, and we're proud to have each of you as members of our alumni.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
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UPEI announced today that Summerside native, Dr. Preston Smith will be the dean of the UPEI Faculty of Medicine beginning April 1, 2024. Dr. Smith brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to advancing medical education and research.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
MSc student’s poster presentation wins at Canadian Chemistry Conference
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
You can breathe easily now! The UPEI campus will be tobacco-free effective September 1.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
6 years
Over 950 graduates joined our network of UPEI Alumni today! Congratulations!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
It’s a BEAUTIFUL morning for our first day of convocation ceremonies!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
Another beautiful convocation ceremony this morning as graduates from the Faculties of Arts, Education, and Graduate Studies walked across the stage!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
9 months
Congratulations to UPEI's Luke McCarvill on being one of 11 outstanding Canadian students awarded the 2024 Rhodes Scholarship! We wish him all the best as he pursues postgraduate studies @UniofOxford #PantherProud #RhodesClassof2024
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@UPEI
University of PEI
5 years
Did you hear the news? The Panthers will host the 2021 @USPORTSca Men's Hockey Championship! @UPEIPanthers #gopanthersgo
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
UPEI is closed for the day.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
6 years
UPEI one of 15 schools to earn the chance to build and operate its own satellite. “SpudNik-1” will gather agricultural data as part of a national student initiative through the @csa_asc . #CubeSatProject
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
Thank you to @TD_Canada for helping us put 'math to work'
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
UPEI will remain closed on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 due to impending storm conditions.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
3 years
Happy Holidays from the University of Prince Edward Island!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
Merry Christmas to the entire UPEI community!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
5 years
Happy first day of classes to all of our students! We're excited to have you on campus again!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
4 years
Back to school looks a lot different this year, but we’re hoping you are having a good first day of classes!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
6 years
UPEI will remain closed on January 21, 2019 due to poor weather and road conditions
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
This morning we celebrated our Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Faculty of Nursing graduates! One convocation ceremony down, three to go!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
@kaliross98 As if a lack of beds has ever prevented students from taking a nap in the library... 😴📚
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@UPEI
University of PEI
6 years
Alright who’s the wise guy.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
5 years
Yesterday’s ceremony was magical. Let’s do it again today! Congratulations to all the graduates.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
8 years
UPEI is closed for the day
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
Today is the day! Congratulations to all of our graduates! We're proud of each and every one of you.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
UPEI CLOSURE: UPEI campuses in Charlottetown and St. Peter's Bay will remain closed until Monday, October 3
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@UPEI
University of PEI
3 years
@logruhhhhh @peachballer hmmm just googled that too and found this
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@UPEI
University of PEI
5 years
"We have one university for this entire province. No one else can say that in Canada. So we can gather support like no one else.” @UPEIPanthers #gopanthersgo
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@UPEI
University of PEI
3 years
"When this role at UPEI was created, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to work with a resilient population that I loved, and also have some influence in creating cultural changes in sexual violence prevention."
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@UPEI
University of PEI
5 years
New website who dis
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@UPEI
University of PEI
4 months
Happy Retirement to some of the most-loved members of our university!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
Mullaly, Morrison & Taylor to be inducted November 9 @UPEIPanthers
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
Dr. Marva Sweeney-Nixon, professor of biology, has been appointed associate vice-president research and dean of graduate studies at UPEI, effective January 1, 2023.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
The Anne of Green Gables Manuscript: L.M. Montgomery and the Creation of Anne has officially launched online. Explore Montgomery’s original text, see what was written on the back of pages, and find out how famous moments were developed or revised.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
Happy first-day-of-classes everyone! ☀️
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@UPEI
University of PEI
10 years
Due to storm conditions, UPEI is closed for the day.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
6 years
We were honoured to be serving Cows ice cream today for the #MooLetsTalk @cmha_pei fundraiser!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
3 months
What a beautiful day for our first convocation ceremony of 2024! Congratulations to all of our Faculty of Nursing and Faculty of Veterinary Medicine graduates and their families!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
6 years
UPEI is closed for the day, March 22, due to the impending storm
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@UPEI
University of PEI
6 years
Governor General Julie Payette visited UPEI on Monday as part of her first official visit to PEI. She met with students, faculty and staff from the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering and the UPEI Climate Lab during her tour.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
4 years
URGENT UPDATE re: COVID-19 measures at UPEI
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@UPEI
University of PEI
4 years
Jenna Mae Ellsworth named U SPORTS Player of the Year! @UPEIPanthers #gopanthersgo
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
Welcome to all of our new students! We're excited to have you here!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
4 years
UPEI's Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office (SV-PRO) educates the campus community about preventing sexual violence. It's also a safe and confidential space for students, staff, and faculty, who have experienced sexual violence to obtain support.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
9 years
UPEI will be closed on Monday, March 16 due to forecasted blizzard conditions.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
UPEI was one of several Canadian universities participating in an interactive online event with @ZelenskyyUa today! Participants had an opportunity to engage directly with the Ukrainian president during the event hosted by @munkschool at @UofT
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@UPEI
University of PEI
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Dr. Greg Naterer, VP Academic and Research at UPEI, was among the four exceptional engineers awarded the Engineering Institute of Canada’s K.Y. Lo Medal in recognition of their outstanding achievements and service to the engineering profession.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
6 years
Cassie MacLean and Callie McAulay are two UPEI students studying abroad at La Trobe University in Melbourne. Tonight (tomorrow in Australia) they’re taking over our Instagram Story to show us what student life is like on the other side of the world!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
🏳️‍🌈Happy Pride!🏳️‍🌈
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@UPEI
University of PEI
9 years
UPEI will be closed for Tuesday, February 17. Registration for summer classes is postponed until Wednesday at 8:30 am.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
4 months
UPEI is pleased to announce two new positions in the Department of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights. Dr. Sobia Ali-Faisal has been appointed as Director of EDI and Human Rights and Patti Wheatley has been appointed as Human Rights Counsel.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
1 month
The rain held off today so we could rally behind the Chaplaincy Centre at the No Room for Hate BBQ!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
Convocation Week is finally here! Congratulations to all of our graduates, their families, and everyone who helped them along the way! Visit for a breakdown of the week's ceremonies.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
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Berry Genge, a 4th year UPEI Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering student has been named a 2024 3M National Student Fellow by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and 3M Canada. Congratulations on a truly remarkable achievement!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
Happy New Year to the entire UPEI community!!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
2 years
“We have failed to educate Canadians, international students, and newcomers about the true history of Canada. Now we have the chance to correct this and share our history, culture, and traditions with them.”
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@UPEI
University of PEI
5 years
It’s here! Convocation 2019 has begun. Congratulations!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
UPEI will close at 1:00 pm. All afternoon and evening classes for Thursday, January 4 are cancelled.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
5 years
UPEI is closed for the day on Monday, March 4, 2019 due to impending storm conditions.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
Lest we forget.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
7 years
We are raising the pride flag today at noon at the flag plaza near Kelley Memorial Building! All are welcome!
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@UPEI
University of PEI
4 months
The Honourable Catherine Callbeck, former Chancellor of UPEI, has been named Chancellor Emeritus in recognition of her outstanding service to the University from 2018 to 2023. She will officially be granted the title during Convocation this May.
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@UPEI
University of PEI
9 years
UPEI is delaying opening until 1 pm on March 17 to allow for snow clearing on campus. Further announcement by 11 am.
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