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Dr. Elizabeth Rollins Epperly—alumna, Professor Emerita, and the first woman to serve as president at the 17³Ô¹Ï—has 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. 

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the 17³Ô¹Ï (17³Ô¹Ï) 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.

Members of the 17³Ô¹Ï community filled the 17³Ô¹Ï 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.

On May 27, 2025, the 17³Ô¹Ï Board of Governors approved a balanced for the 2025–2026 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.

The excitement and pride were palpable at the 17³Ô¹Ï this past week when over 1,200 members of the Class of 2025 graduated with their undergraduate and graduate degrees. 

17³Ô¹Ï 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.

The 17³Ô¹Ï 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 17³Ô¹Ï Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.

17³Ô¹Ï 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.

17³Ô¹Ï’s Department of Athletics and Recreation celebrated the 2024–25 season at the annual 17³Ô¹Ï Panther Celebration – Athletic Awards Gala on Friday, March 28, recognizing outstanding student-athletes who have excelled in sport, the classroom, and the community.

This year, the 17³Ô¹Ï Alumni Association’s Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award went to Lauren Rainford, 17³Ô¹Ï Women’s Basketball. The Male Athlete of the Year winner was Kamari Scott, 17³Ô¹Ï Men’s Basketball.

In January 2025, the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) dairy veterinary team completed another successful trip to Meru County, Kenya, as part of the long-standing partnership with (FHF), the 17³Ô¹Ï (17³Ô¹Ï), and .