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A Heart for Nature: Meet Dr. Kathleen Aikens

October 22, 2024

Returning home to Cape Breton after 15 years, Dr. Kathleen Aikens proves that life can come full circle with a…

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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community

June 28, 2024

Cape Breton University Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence On this date, June 28, 1974, the College of Cape Breton (CCB)…

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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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A Lifelong Connection to Education: Meet Mark Frison

November 12, 2024

Mark Frison’s connection to Cape Breton University is deeply rooted, not only through his own experiences as an active student…

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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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A Throwback: CBU Capers Unveil Retro Jerseys for 50th Anniversary

January 10, 2024

As Cape Breton University heads into its 50th anniversary year, the CBU Capers have taken a nostalgic stride with the…

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CAPERS Weekend Brings Alumni and Community Together

October 2, 2024

From October 4-6, generations of CAPERS athletes and fans will come together for CAPERS Weekend, presented by Protocase, as part…

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CBU and ACAP Cape Breton Celebrate National Forest Week

September 24, 2024

On Tuesday, September 24, ACAP Cape Breton hosted a tree-planting event at Colliery Lands Park in New Waterford as part…

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CBU and ACAP Cape Breton to Plant 50,000 Trees Through Growing Forward Together Project

July 15, 2024

As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, Cape Breton University launched Growing Forward Together, a signature initiative to plant 50,000…

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Celebrate Multiculturalism and Diversity: Meet Shivangi Upadhyaya

March 20, 2024

As someone who values diversity and takes pride in learning and sharing various cultures, Shivangi Upadhyaya is a perfect fit…

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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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Celebrating More Than 50 Years of Student Leadership: Meet Rick McCarthy

May 27, 2024

Rick McCarthy, a former executive member of the Cape Breton University Students’ Union (CBUSU), is spearheading a heartfelt initiative to…

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Cricket and Community: A Perfect Match at CAPERS Weekend

October 2, 2024

As cricket continues to grow in popularity across Canada, Cape Breton University is embracing the sport with open arms. What…

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Dr. Lynn LeVatte: Presenting CBU’s Education Programs through a Montessori Vision

July 18, 2024

Earlier this spring, Dr. Lynn LeVatte, Assistant Professor of Education at Cape Breton University, had the honour of speaking at…

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Echoes of Evolution of 50 Years: Meet Bernie MacLennan

January 17, 2024

In 2024, Cape Breton University proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary as an independent post-secondary institution. We are proud that students…

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Exploring Cape Breton’s Business History with Sarah Munro and Quinn Rowe

November 19, 2024

As part of Cape Breton University’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, the Anniversary Scholar Awards support pioneering research projects across the University.…

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From The First Class to CBU Faculty: Meet Blair MacNeil P. Eng.

June 24, 2024

As a student enrolled in the first class of the College of Cape Breton (CCB), Blair MacNeil was among the…

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Gaelic Roots: John Howieson’s Semester Abroad at CBU

May 8, 2024

Far from the shores of Nova Scotia, John Howieson, known as Iain in Gaelic, travelled a long way from Scotland…

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Growing Forward Together: Soil Restoration at Colliery Lands Park

December 9, 2024

In the fall, a community tree-planting event at Colliery Lands Park in New Waterford brought together 26 enthusiastic participants from…

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Heart Remained at Home: Meet Tracey MacNeil

November 14, 2024

For Tracey MacNeil, Cape Breton has always been more than just home, it’s the heart of her inspiration and identity.…

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How Culture and Community Shaped Muin Ji’j Bernard’s Career Path

November 1, 2024

For Bertram Muin Ji’j Bernard, a 32-year-old Special Projects Coordinator with the Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq (UNSM), staying rooted…

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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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Navigating Research in Algorithmic Healthcare Management: Meet Matthew MacLeod

December 4, 2024

Inspired by his thesis work during his final year at Cape Breton University, Matthew MacLeod’s passion for research has only…

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On Ice and in Research: Meet Jennifer MacInnis Moore

December 7, 2024

Growing up in Port Hood, a community known for its love of hockey, Jennifer MacInnis Moore spent much of her…

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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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Seeing the World Through the Student’s Eyes: Meet Dr. Dannie Brown

May 8, 2024

Dr. Dannie Brown arrived in Cape Breton in August 2009 for what he thought would be just a one-year contract;…

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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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TEDx Cape Breton University Celebrates 50 Years of ‘Perseverance’

May 3, 2024

On April 30, 2024, TEDxCape Breton University: Perseverance unfolded as a celebration of resilience and the power of perseverance, marking…

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The Eagar Brothers and The Tradition to Celebrate Simple Things in Life

June 7, 2024

In 1999, the Eagar brothers – Jeff, Chris and Steve – embarked on their first trip to India. Little did…

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The Golden Shovel and Its Full-Circle Moment in 50 Years

July 22, 2024

During the Anniversary Week, Cape Breton University launched Growing Forward Together, an initiative to plant 50,000 trees across Cape Breton…

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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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Throwback to Employer Appreciation Dinner Hosted by BHTM Students

December 11, 2024

This spring, Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHTM) students at Cape Breton University hosted a special Employer Appreciation Dinner…

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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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Ukrainian Exhibit: A Celebration of Heritage and Community

September 12, 2024

September is Ukrainian Heritage Month in Canada and the Ukrainian communities have been an integral part of our Island’s history.…

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