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

Mental Health Advocacy and Creating Your Own Path – Meet Devina Mishra

September 6, 2024

The beginning of each new semester at Cape Breton University brings not only a new cohort of students but another…

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Taking Opportunities and Meeting New People – Meet Meaghan McDonald

September 4, 2024

Each new semester at CBU begins with Week of Welcome (WOW), a week full of fun and educational activities designed…

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Celebrating 50 Years: CBU Capers in Soccer Retro Jerseys

September 3, 2024

Cape Breton University’s 50th Anniversary celebrations continue to make waves this season as the varsity soccer teams proudly don their…

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Giving Back Through Guidance and Mentorship – Meet Rabiat Yusuf

August 29, 2024

With the start of a new semester comes another Week of Welcome at Cape Breton University. A week full of…

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A Historic Telegram That Shaped Our Future

August 23, 2024

In a time before emails and instant messages, a telegram carried weight and significance. In 1952, one such telegram from…

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Stitched in Time: The Story of CBU’s Fabric Mural

August 19, 2024

Every stitch in the fabric mural of Cape Breton University tells a story. For more than two decades, the mural…

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A Passion for Community and Economic Development: Meet Keith MacDonald

July 31, 2024

From a student at the University College of Cape Breton (UCCB – now Cape Breton University) to a community leader,…

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Creating Positive Change: Meet Tusharkumar Baraiya

July 29, 2024

Despite already boasting a highly decorated background, CBU Alumni, Tushar Baraiya, allowed his desire to pursue further education and explore…

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Makin’ Waves with the Barra MacNeils

July 26, 2024

The tenth year of Cape Breton Island’s Makin’ Waves Music Festival is in full swing, running from July 4-August 1,…

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