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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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

A New Perspective on Community – Meet Wendy Martin

March 18, 2024

Unama’ki College offers a unique opportunity for Indigenous students to pursue post-secondary education in their own communities while applying their…

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CBU BHTM Students Sweep into Action

March 18, 2024

Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management students taking the Meetings, Conventions and Event Management course this semester are volunteering with…

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Overcoming Challenges and Finding a Voice: Meet Gordon Alley-Young

March 11, 2024

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cape Breton University (CBU), we reflect on the remarkable journey that has shaped…

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Data Analysis to Help People Rest Easy

March 8, 2024

For people who suffer from sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that causes patients’ breathing to stop and start, an effective…

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The Next Chapter: Students Envision CBU’s Future

March 7, 2024

The energy and ideas each new class brings allow us to write a new chapter of the Cape Breton University…

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Inspiring Inclusion Everyday – Meet Sophia Butler-Doucette

March 5, 2024

From a young age, fourth-year Biology student, Sophia Butler-Doucette, has been aware of the various centres and resources offered at…

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Throwback to a Collaborative Food Drive at CBU

February 29, 2024

On Saturday, December 9, 2023,  the CBU Nursing Society, Unama’ki College and the CBU Students’ Union collaborated for a highly…

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Twins, Leaplings, Alumni: Meet Adam Young and Jennifer Williams

February 28, 2024

There are few things more rare than giving birth to twins on February 29. But this was exactly the case…

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Inaugural Lecture Marks 50 Years of Academic Excellence

February 26, 2024

Cape Breton University’s 50th Anniversary is officially underway! From humble beginnings as the College of Cape Breton (CCB), including Xavier…

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