Student Union News Archives

27 May Students Need Support: The UPEISU Calls for Reversal of Internship Program Pause

Posted at 18:00h in Student Union News

Charlottetown, PE- May 27, 2026 The University of Prince Edward Island Student Union (UPEISU) exists to represent students’ interests and enhance the overall student experience at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). As part of that mission, youth employment has always been, and will continue to be, a central concern...

08 Apr The Shared Space Initiative- Support for International Students

Posted at 13:45h in Student Union News

Charlottetown, PE – April 8, 2026 The UPEI Student Union (UPEISU) launched The Shared Space, an initiative designed to support international students through connections, information sharing, and community-building opportunities. The program was made possible by $5,000 in provincial funding from the Government of Prince Edward Island’s Anti-Racism Grant program, which recognized the UPEISU’s leadership...

01 Apr Success of the Wellness Wallets Program to Strengthen Student Wellbeing and Food Security

Posted at 11:41h in Student Union News, UPEI News

Charlottetown, PE – April 1, 2026 The UPEI Student Union (UPEISU) is proud of the success of Wellness Wallets, an innovative program designed to support student wellbeing through practical skills development, food security initiatives, and accessible wellness resources. Developed and launched under the leadership of the 2025/2026 President & CEO, Luciana...

31 Mar Positive Impact from RISE UPEI- Leadership Program Launched by the UPEISU

Posted at 13:20h in Student Union News

Charlottetown, PE – March 31, 2026 The UPEI Student Union (UPEISU) is proud to announce that RISE UPEI, a leadership development program made possible through $12,070 in provincial funding from the Government of Prince Edward Island’s Anti-Racism Grant program, had positive results. This program was led by our President & CEO,...

27 Mar Tuition Relief Fund to Address Student Financial Barriers

Posted at 09:18h in Student Union News

Charlottetown, PE – March 27, 2026 The UPEI Student Union, through the Office of the President for 2025/26, led by Luciana Quiroa Paredes, launched the Tuition Relief Fund, a targeted initiative to address the growing financial challenges students face. Created in response to rising costs and increasing financial pressures, the Tuition Relief Fund filled...

14 May Public Release of the Report on Post-Secondary Student Housing Need for Publicly Funded Institutions on Prince Edward Island

Posted at 16:40h in Community News, Student Union News

Public Release of the Report on Post-Secondary Student Housing Need for Publicly Funded Institutions on Prince Edward Island Charlottetown, May 14, 2025 – Over the past few years, the UPEI Student Union (UPEISU) teams have advocated to the Provincial Government for improvement to student housing and in the Winter of 2024,...

11 Apr UPEI Student Union Responds: Youth Welcome Investments in Post-Secondary Education

Posted at 12:33h in Student Union News, UPEI News

UPEI Student Union Responds: Youth Welcome Investments in Post-Secondary Education Charlottetown, April 11, 2025 - This week, Hon. Jill Burridge, Minister of Finance, released the province’s operating budget for 2025-26, and the message is clear. The Government of Prince Edward Island is committed to investing in youth and making our economy...

19 Mar UPEISU Letter Regarding UPEI Parking Issues

Posted at 15:51h in Student Union News, UPEI News

Hi Panthers, Please read below the letter approved on March 10, 2024, and sent by the UPEISU Council on March 18, 2024, addressed to UPEI's acting Vice-President of Administration & Finance, Tara Judson. We look forward to further parking solutions being developed by the University in collaboration with students. If you have any...

28 Nov UPEISU 5 Days of Cheer

Posted at 12:15h in Student Union News

The UPEI Student Union is thrilled to announce the launch of "5 Days of Cheer," a week-long campaign to spread joy and holiday cheer. This campaign, organized by the Vice-President Student Life, Divya has exciting events and activities for students to enjoy. The first event, generously sponsored by UPEI Alumni and...

24 Nov UPEISU Launches The Winter Clothing Drive

Posted at 12:32h in Student Union News

The UPEI Student Union is excited to announce the launch of its Winter Clothing Drive for the second consecutive year, but this time, on a bigger scale. This initiative aims to provide warmth to as many students as possible, focusing on students facing financial constraints in buying winter essentials. The Winter...