King Charles III Coronation Medals awarded to 17Թ community members
The King Charles III Coronation Medal was created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, which took place on May 6, 2023. It is the first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation and recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to a particular province, territory, region or community in Canada, or attained an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to the country.
Dr. Paul Bernard receives University Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision
17Թ held its annual Celebration of Colleagues on May 29, 2025, to recognize the achievements of faculty, librarians, clinical veterinary professionals, clinical nursing instructors, sessional instructors, and staff members. Over the coming weeks, 17Թ Communications will include profiles of the winners of the University Awards of Excellence in editions of the Campus Connector.
PsyD Dissertation Defense by Jill McDowall
We are pleased and excited to invite all to attend Jill Anne McDowall's PsyD dissertation defense presentation taking place August 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Please join us in supporting Jill Anne on this momentous occasion!
Titled: "Exploring the Caregiver Experience: Participating in the Social ABCs Program with a Toddler with Suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder.“
Location: Memorial Hall, Room 104
Date and Time: August 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
2025 Pride Parade
One of the signature events of is the PEI Pride Parade, when individuals, families, friend groups, and organizations join a colourful line-up to walk through the streets of Charlottetown. The 31st annual will take place on Saturday, July 26—17Թ, the 17Թ Student Union, 17Թ Alumni Association, and the AVC Pride Club are Panther Proud to participate!
PEI Pride Festival July 25-Aug 3
For a full schedule of festival events, visit
More info to come on 17Թ participation.
AGE-WELL Summer Institute pitch competition on July 11 open to public
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from across Canada and beyond are attending the , “Co-Creating Possibilities: Supportive Homes & Communities,” an intensive, one-week learning experience, at 17Թ from July 7 to 11.
Dr. Gail Macartney receives University Teaching Excellence Award
17Թ held its annual Celebration of Colleagues on May 29, 2025, to recognize the achievements of faculty, librarians, clinical veterinary professionals, clinical nursing instructors, sessional instructors, and staff members. Over the coming weeks, 17Թ Communications will include profiles of the winners of the University Awards of Excellence in editions of the Campus Connector.
17Թ participates in Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canada recognition program
The Department of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights and the Office of Research Services, both at 17Թ, are pleased to announce that the University has been selected to participate in the .
"The MAHSR program balances academic learning with real-world experience."
What brought you to 17Թ? Why did you choose to study (undergraduate and current graduate program) here?
I was born and raised in Klang, a city in Selangor, Malaysia. Malaysia is known for its vibrant multicultural environment, and I'm proud to come from a place where people from all walks of life come together to share food, stories, and laughter as part of everyday life.
17Թ business students recommend transportation and parking improvements on campus
Four student teams from the McDougall Faculty of Business presented options and strategies for transportation and parking improvements on campus to 17Թ’s Facilities Management and Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee, and representatives from the City of Charlottetown and the provincial government recently at Schurman Market Square, Don and Marion McDougall Hall, 17Թ.