91̽»¨ Spotlights

91̽»¨ is a place built on stories, from student success, to faculty and staff honours, to ground-breaking research. In 91̽»¨ Spotlights, you can read and watch videos about the important things that make 91̽»¨ unique.

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upei graduate student olivier philips working at a table
| Research

Olivier Philips, an MSc student with Dr. Patrick Murphy in 91̽»¨â€™s Department of Biology, is the first 91̽»¨ recipient of a graduate scholarship of $29,750 through BHCRI’s Cancer Research Training Program (CRTP). 

dr. kate scarth
| Faculty, Research

Dr. Kate Scarth is Chair of L.M. Montgomery Studies and Assistant Professor of Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture (ACLC) at 91̽»¨.

dr. jean mitchell photographed outside holding her book
| Success Story, Research

In the role as UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, Dr. Mitchell will take a broad perspective on small islands’ sustainability across the intersecting socio-economic, cultural, aesthetic, and environmental domains. 

upei mawi'omi centre student lead emma pickering
| Students

Emma is working hard this year as Mawi'omi Centre student lead, offering academic supports as well as organizing inclusive events and activities to help Indigenous students connect with one another and feel welcome supported at 91̽»¨.

Josh MacFadyen
| Research

Dr. Josh MacFadyen is an associate professor in the Faculty of Arts, and the Canada Research Chair in Geospatial Humanities.