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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For years, your Distinction Magazine has been an important link to Cape Breton University and to the vast and diverse CBU Alumni family. From stories of inspiration and progress to updates on some of life’s greatest achievements – Distinction Magazine has been the flagship publication for all things CBU.

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Giving to CBU

Investing and supporting students is our priority.

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

Delivering Innovation and Improving Access to Medication

November 20, 2025

When Chidozie (Michael) Nzekwe was a young boy in Lagos, Nigeria, he dreamed of becoming a pharmacist. Today, he is…

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Hockey Town to Campus Ice: How Eskasoni is Helping Power Capers’ Hockey

November 19, 2025

  When Amira Paul thinks about home, she hears the sound of skates and sticks during ‘girls’ ice time’ at…

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Cape Breton Medical Campus Builds on Local Culture of Collaboration

November 12, 2025

Whether it’s filling a prescription, supporting someone healing from an injury or responding to a mental health crisis, you might…

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Pre-Med Success Story: Jamey Toney-Gagné

November 7, 2025

For Jamey Toney-Gagné, the path to medicine began at home. Growing up, she often joined her mom, a continuing care…

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Defining Hope Through Youth Photography in Cape Breton

November 7, 2025

What if hope could be captured through the lens of a camera? That’s the exact question a Cape Breton University…

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A Future Physician Committed to Giving Back: Meet Cassidy MacCormack

November 6, 2025

Cape Breton University Alumna Cassidy MacCormack grew up in the rural community of Baddeck, an experience that shaped not only…

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My CBU Story: Shelby MacIsaac

November 4, 2025

Shelby MacIsaac thought the plan was set when she returned to Sydney from McMaster University. She worked shifts at a…

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My CBU Story: Rahat Razzaq

November 3, 2025

A teacher’s impact on students is often measured on paper, in schedules and structures; from due dates and test scores…

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My CBU Story – Shareeve and Jada Gould

October 31, 2025

From late-night study sessions at the Unama’ki College library to early-morning clinical shifts, sisters Shareeve and Jada Gould have supported…

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