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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April 25, 2024

Week of Welcome (WOW) is CBU’s official welcome to the Caper family. At the start of every new semester, school…

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CBU Hosts First Esports Tournament

April 25, 2024

On Thursday, April 4, CBU hosted its first Esports tournament. Esports, short for electronic sports, is defined as organized multiplayer…

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Since she was young, Breagh Hartlin knew a sedentary 9-to-5 job wasn’t in her future. “I’ve always had a desire…

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A Partnership Built for Success: Meet Ahmed Elsharkawey

April 23, 2024

As a child growing up near the Great Pyramids of Egypt, Ahmed Elsharkawey always had a passion for learning. “I…

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Sustainability and Working Together – Meet Adam Brown

April 19, 2024

Adam Brown grew up exploring the many shorelines and forests of Cape Breton Island before taking his scientific curiosity to…

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Students Awarded for Healthcare Innovation in Student Pitch Competition

April 16, 2024

CBU’s Centre for Health, Wellness and Extended Learning, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health, recently hosted a student pitch event…

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Business Analytics and CBU Internships – Meet Vidhi Suthar

April 11, 2024

Coming from the small town of Idar in Gujarat, India, CBU student and employee, Vidhi Suthar, brought with her a…

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Experiential Learning at the World Women’s Curling Championship

April 8, 2024

From March 16-24, 2024, Sydney, Nova Scotia, was thrilled to host the World Women’s Curling Championship at Centre 200. What…

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Food in a Just World with Tracey Harris and Terry L. Gibbs

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CBU professors, Tracey Harris and Terry Gibbs, colleagues and friends, are excited to launch their first book together, Food in…

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