UPEI introduces new coat of arms

September 30, 2010

The University of Prince Edward Island recently unveiled its new coat of arms, which depicts the heritage of the university's 2 founding institutions -- St. Dunstan's University and Prince of Wales College. An open book conveys UPEI's educational mission, while supporting black panthers represent the university's varsity sports teams. The rust and green colours evoke the landscape of PEI, and an oak tree and saplings reference the province's coat of arms. UPEI News Release