News - School of Professional Studies

This Mother’s day, we wanted to share the story of a mother and son who will have the unique experience of graduating from university together. Neila and Josh Stubbard are from Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, and will be graduating side by side from Cape Breton University this November. From the time he was young, Josh More »

Months of hard work and planning are about to come to fruition for Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHTM) students as their sold-out Mardi Gras event unfolds Tuesday evening. Students in the BHTM course Meetings, Conventions and Event Management, taught by CBU Instructor Jennifer Currie, will be hosting the celebration as their Speciality Event More »

Nursing student Margaret MacPherson is currently representing CBU at the Canadian Nursing Students Association (CNSA) National Conference in Calgary. The theme of the conference, which runs from January 22-26, is “Aspire to Inspire: Celebrating Student Leadership and Advocacy.” A Cape Breton local, Margaret says she grew up knowing that CBU had an amazing Nursing program More »

Kim Lake, Nursing Practice Educator, has been working as a Registered Nurse (RN) for 33 years and a valued CBU staff member for 11. Kim graduated with a Diploma in Nursing in 1983, a Bachelor Degree in 2003 and a Master of Nursing in 2010. Kim’s Nursing career started in Halifax, Nova Scotia, at the More »

A group of 21 fourth-year Bachelor of Science, Nursing students from Cape Breton University will participate in an international nursing experience when they head to Quito, Ecuador on February 19. The students, who have recently completed or are completing required clinical placements at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, will learn, teach, work, engage and immerse More »

For Susie Morrison, of Sydney, NS, a career in nursing was a goal that she was always working toward. The community-minded and compassionate 32 year-old took her time in attending university, but when she was ready she knew that CBU’s Nursing program was the best fit for her. “I feel a strong connection to the More »