Be Proud of CBU Wherever You Go

As CBU alumni, you’ve always been our biggest supporters and proudly act as ambassadors for CBU wherever you are. Once a CAPER, always a CAPER. Together, we’ve grown into a powerful, diverse network of more than 33,000 members across the world. We are grateful for your support and proud to be part of this incredible community.

We want to stay connected with you as you make your mark on the world. We want to hear stories of success and share those accomplishments with the rest of the family. We also want to keep you updated on how you can become engaged with the Alumni network. CBU is growing and changing every day – learn all about those changes and how you can become a part of growing Cape Breton Island’s university.

Please note that the Alumni and Development Offices of Cape Breton University have relocated to 500 George Street, Suite 275 in downtown Sydney. We welcome you to drop by or you can reach us by phone at 902-563-1271. 

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When you choose to make a gift to Cape Breton University,  you are directly making an impact on students.  Your contributions allow CBU to break down barriers for students who want to pursue post-secondary education through bursaries and attract the world’s brightest minds to study on the Island by offering a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and awards.

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News

From CBU Classrooms to Global Research: Dr. Yurij Salmaniw and Dr. Esther Abel Return Home

October 7, 2025

Cape Breton University Alumnus, Dr. Yurij Salmaniw, has recently been awarded the 2025 AARMS (Atlantic Association for Research in the…

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Students and Faculty Collaborate on Dominion Beach BioBlitz

October 6, 2025

CBU students and faculty from a range of courses, including the Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment (BASE) Field…

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Early Detection Research at CBU Could Transform Skin Cancer Screening

September 23, 2025

Dr. Martin Mkandawire, a professor of chemistry at Cape Breton University, has dedicated his career and research to tackling pressing…

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From Student to Franchise Owner: How Mira Built Her Dream Career on a CBU Foundation

August 28, 2025

When Mira Yang arrived in Canada in 2010, she was looking for more than just an education; she was looking…

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A Partnership Aimed at Improving Mental Health: CBU and Nova Scotia Health

August 21, 2025

Mental health, substance use and gambling affect many Nova Scotians, yet available data does not fully capture the challenges people…

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Newly Funded Climate Literacy Research Calls on Teachers to Participate in National Networked Classroom

August 20, 2025

What if classrooms could rethink climate education by listening to the land, learning from each other and co-creating policy? Dr.…

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Dr. Qingna Jin Empowers Young Changemakers with Research on Integrating Activist Education into STEM Curricula

July 24, 2025

At Cape Breton University, impactful research often begins with a simple question. For Dr. Qingna Jin, Assistant Professor of Education,…

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Building Confidence, Creating Opportunity: Leah Smith Finds Her Voice Through the Jennifer Keeping Centre’s Employment Project

July 21, 2025

Leah Smith knew she wanted her university experience to be more than textbooks and lectures. Through the Jennifer Keeping Centre’s…

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From Cape Breton to Medical School and Back: Meet Amanda Nicholson

July 14, 2025

Amanda Nicholson’s journey to medicine started at just eight years old after a visit to the Cape Breton Regional Emergency…

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