Every year in February, Black History Month is celebrated in Canada. Black History Month was created to provide an opportunity to share and learn about peoples of African ancestry, but also recognize there remains work to be done to fully integrate black culture, history, and achievements into the Canadian fabric.

The following media release is distributed by UPEI Communications for the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute.

Halifax, NS--Thanks to a graduate scholarship from the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute (BHCRI), a UPEI graduate student will be pursuing research on breast cancer. 

Irrigation Management Pro, a company co-owned by Stephanie Arnold, a PhD candidate at UPEI and a researcher with the School of Climate Change and Adaptation, has received a $25,000 grant from Innovation PEI.

The company creates prescription maps for crop fields determining which areas require inputs and the quantity needed to improve environmental and farm stability. The funding will be used to engage with clients across North America to better meet their needs and to expand its customer base.

Often responsible for linking plays between the defence and offence, the midfield position in soccer is critical to a team’s success.

The UPEI Women’s Soccer Panthers have fielded some talented central midfielders in recent years, including Jennifer Balderston (2015–20) and AUS all-star Lauren Clark (2017–present). Head coach Lewis Page hopes he has found another in Lydia Hamill.

The UPEI Healthy Aging Research Committee is conducting a survey titled “The Senior’s Survey,” which is open to any residents of PEI aged 65 and older who are living in the community.

Adults over 65 make up a growing part of the Island’s population. Many of them experience negative stereotypes about getting older, and the larger community is not always aware of what older individuals might need.