17吃瓜 celebrates 2SLGBTQIA+ community at PEI Pride Parade
17吃瓜 students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and friends gathered on Saturday, July 29, to participate in the 31st annual PEI Pride Parade.
Led by members of the 17吃瓜 Student Union, the 17吃瓜 community was joined by 17吃瓜's mascot Pride the Panther, who helped greet thousands of spectators lining the streets.
PRIDE FEST 鈥�25 begins July 25鈥擩oin the 17吃瓜 community at the PEI Pride Parade, July 26
The following message was also distributed to 17吃瓜 students, faculty, and staff on July 17, 2025.
While Pride Month is celebrated in June in many areas of Canada, Pride is recognized on PEI and at 17吃瓜 in July as part of the national summer-long 鈥淧ride season.鈥�
Dr. Elizabeth Epperly, LLD and Professor Emerita, named to the Order of Canada
Dr. Elizabeth Rollins Epperly鈥攁lumna, Professor Emerita, and the first woman to serve as president at the 17吃瓜鈥攈as been named to the Order of Canada by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.
Among 83 appointments to the Order announced on the eve of Canada Day, Dr. Epperly was made a Member for her contributions to elevating the works of internationally renowned Island author Lucy Maud Montgomery, most well known for her novel Anne of Green Gables, in Canada and around the globe.
2025 Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp ready for a fun-filled summer
The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 17吃瓜 (17吃瓜) is ready to welcome aspiring veterinarians from across the country, and around the world, for the 2025 Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp beginning July 7.
17吃瓜 celebrates the achievements of faculty and staff
Members of the 17吃瓜 community filled the 17吃瓜 Performing Arts Centre amphitheatre on May 29, 2025, to celebrate the achievements of their colleagues. During the event, the University Awards of Excellence and 25-Year Service Awards were presented to faculty, librarians, clinical veterinary professionals, clinical nursing instructors, sessional instructors, and staff members.
17吃瓜 Board of Governors approves balanced student-centric budget
On May 27, 2025, the 17吃瓜 Board of Governors approved a balanced for the 2025鈥�2026 fiscal year, despite a challenging financial environment primarily caused by federal immigration policy changes. The operating budget is just under $202.9 million, representing an increase of $20.4 million or 11.2 per cent over the previous fiscal year.
17吃瓜 Convocation 2025 brings a sense of pride and resilience
The excitement and pride were palpable at the 17吃瓜 this past week when over 1,200 members of the Class of 2025 graduated with their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
17吃瓜 to celebrate 2025 graduates during convocation May 13鈥�16
17吃瓜 will celebrate over 1,200 graduates at Convocation ceremonies to be held from May 13 to 16, 2025, at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. Each ceremony will start at 10:00 am and will be preceded by a procession of graduates across campus.
Four outstanding leaders to be honoured during 17吃瓜 Convocation 2025
The 17吃瓜 will honour four outstanding leaders with honorary degrees during Convocation 2025, which will take place from May 13 to 16. Over 1,200 students are set to graduate over four ceremonies, which start at 10:00 am each day at the 17吃瓜 Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.
17吃瓜 Statement: Artist presentation
17吃瓜 offered Mr. Christopher Griffin the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion to be developed thoughtfully and including other voices on the topic of free expression.
On April 15, upon learning of a planned meeting on April 16, Mr. Griffin requested to be heard at that meeting. In response, the University accepted that request and scheduled a time for his presentation in the Performing Arts Centre Amphitheatre, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on April 16.
