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Latest CBU Stories

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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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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Mastercard Foundation makes Transformational Gift to Unama’ki College and the Forever CBU Campaign

September 9, 2025

Unama’ki College at Cape Breton University has received a $5 million donation from the Mastercard Foundation, marking a decade of…

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CBU Researchers Awarded More Than $1.2 Million in NSERC Discovery Grant Funding

September 8, 2025

Six researchers at Cape Breton University have secured more than $1.2 million in funding through the Natural Sciences and Engineering…

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Cape Breton University’s Boardmore Theatre Announces 54th Season of Plays

September 3, 2025

Cape Breton University’s Boardmore Theatre is proud to announce its 54th Season of Plays, featuring four mainstage productions, two returning…

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Cape Breton Medical Campus Welcomes Future Doctors

August 22, 2025

History was made in Nova Scotia today as the new Cape Breton Medical Campus (CBMC) welcomed its first cohort of…

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Cape Breton Medical Campus Welcomes Eskasoni Doctor to Leadership Team

August 20, 2025

The Cape Breton Medical Campus is pleased to welcome Dr. Carl Marshall to the role of Academic Director, Indigenous Health…

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Cape Breton Doctor Contributes to International Delegation on Inclusive Healthcare

August 7, 2025

A family doctor from Inverness, Nova Scotia, is leading efforts to support healthy people and communities around the globe. Dr.…

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CBU Announces Generous Gift from Bras d’Or Nature Trust to Support Bras d’Or Institute

August 5, 2025

New co-directors Drs. Rod Beresford and Alana Pindar celebrate major partnership for environmental research and community collaboration Cape Breton University…

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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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Boardmore Theatre Auditions and Registrations – Day One

Sep 13, 2025 9:00 am -
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CAPERS SOCCER GAME: CBU VS UPEI

Sep 14, 2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Boardmore Theatre Auditions and Registrations – Day Two

Sep 14, 2025 9:00 am -
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Immigration Session: Student Immigration Journey

Sep 15, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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English Conversation Club

Sep 16, 2025 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
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Workshop: Getting Started with CBU Library

Sep 16, 2025 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm
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13

Thanksgiving (CBU Closed)

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31

Deadline for Applications for PLA, Transfer Credits and Program Changes received after this date may not be processed in time for January Registration. Program change applications will be subject to the regulation below and some programs may follow admission deadlines due to seat availability. Click Here! For Admission Deadlines

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