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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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Dr. Nancy Spina Brings Visibility to Queer Youth in Crisis through Body Mapping and Storytelling Research

July 9, 2025

Dr. Nancy Spina, Assistant Professor of Education at Cape Breton University, is shining a much-needed light on the intersection of…

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Celebrating a Book Release and New Research with Dr. Veronica Litt

July 2, 2025

Cape Breton University is proud to celebrate the recent accomplishments of Dr. Veronica Litt, Assistant Professor in the School of…

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The Learning Never Ends: Meet Kelly MacNeil

June 19, 2025

For Kelly MacNeil, the learning journey never ends. After working in healthcare for 36 years, as retirement neared, she chose…

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From Spontaneity to Folklore Fellowship: Meet Jessica Canada

June 16, 2025

For as long as she can remember, Jessica Canada has always been passionate about the stories people tell, their customs,…

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Research is on the RISE at CBU with Award of Internal Grants 

June 13, 2025

Cape Breton University is supporting academic research with the award of internal grants to 25 faculty across disciplines. Research, Innovation,…

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CBU Students and Alumni Step Up for 2025 Unama’ki – Cape Breton motionball

June 5, 2025

Now in its fifth year, 2025 Unama’ki – Cape Breton motionball Marathon of Sport returns on Saturday, June 21, at…

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CBU Receives Four National Awards from the Canadian Council of Advancement of Education

July 21, 2025

The Canadian Council for Advancement of Education (CCAE) recently presented their 2025 Prix d’Excellence Awards where Cape Breton University was recognized…

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Island Folk Cider House and CBU Students “Spruce Up” Summer with a Limited-Edition Cider

July 18, 2025

Island Folk Cider House has teamed up with students of Cape Breton University’s BIOL1103: Edible Plants course to launch Spruced…

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CBU Researchers Foster Collaboration for Climate Solutions

July 18, 2025

Researchers in CBU’s Shannon School of Business (SSOB) will engage in a three-year project that highlights community collaboration at its…

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CBU’s Faculty in Education Receive Research Funding

June 18, 2025

Cape Breton University faculty in the Department of Education gained support from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of…

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Cape Breton University Students Support Health Research

June 16, 2025

Cape Breton University students are dedicating their summer to health research with support from Research Nova Scotia’s Scotia Scholars program.…

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Cape Breton University to Celebrate Spring 2025 Convocation Ceremonies

May 23, 2025

Cape Breton University will soon mark a major milestone as the University celebrates its largest graduating class to date across…

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CBU to Confer Honorary Degrees on Three Nova Scotians

May 20, 2025

Cape Breton University announced today that it will confer honorary degrees on three Nova Scotians as part of the institution’s…

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CBU Board of Governors Approves 2025-2026 Operating Budget

May 15, 2025

The Cape Breton University Board of Governors has approved a 2025-2026 operating budget of $106.5 million, reflecting a $6.8 million…

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Cape Breton Medical Campus Meets Major Milestones

May 15, 2025

Significant progress has been made across key areas of the Cape Breton Medical Campus, including admissions, staffing, infrastructure and programming…

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