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My CBU Story: Madison Walcott

October 27, 2025

Growing up in Sydney, Cape Breton University’s reputation preceded itself for Madison Walcott; A close knit place where students are…

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It Started at CBU: From Mussels to Molars – Sophia Butler-Doucette’s CBU Path to Dental School

October 20, 2025

Sophia Butler-Doucette, a recent graduate of Cape Breton University’s Biology program, is celebrating two major milestones this fall. First, she…

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National Affordable Housing Study Expands with New Funding

October 16, 2025

As housing costs continue to rise across the country, Cape Breton University’s Dr. Catherine Leviten-Reid is at the forefront of…

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Fiona Iluyomade on Resilience, Representation, and a Future in Medicine

October 15, 2025

When Fiona Iluyomade began her Nursing journey at Cape Breton University, she was determined to make the most of every…

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Ivana Walcott Reconnects with Family Roots Through Nursing

October 15, 2025

When Ivana Walcott chose Cape Breton University, she was looking for more than academic advancement. Enrolling in the LPN to…

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From CBU Classrooms to Global Research: Dr. Yurij Salmaniw and Dr. Esther Abel Return Home

October 7, 2025

Cape Breton University Alumnus, Dr. Yurij Salmaniw, has recently been awarded the 2025 AARMS (Atlantic Association for Research in the…

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Students and Faculty Collaborate on Dominion Beach BioBlitz

October 6, 2025

CBU students and faculty from a range of courses, including the Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment (BASE) Field…

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Early Detection Research at CBU Could Transform Skin Cancer Screening

September 23, 2025

Dr. Martin Mkandawire, a professor of chemistry at Cape Breton University, has dedicated his career and research to tackling pressing…

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From Student to Franchise Owner: How Mira Built Her Dream Career on a CBU Foundation

August 28, 2025

When Mira Yang arrived in Canada in 2010, she was looking for more than just an education; she was looking…

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A Partnership Aimed at Improving Mental Health: CBU and Nova Scotia Health

August 21, 2025

Mental health, substance use and gambling affect many Nova Scotians, yet available data does not fully capture the challenges people…

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Newly Funded Climate Literacy Research Calls on Teachers to Participate in National Networked Classroom

August 20, 2025

What if classrooms could rethink climate education by listening to the land, learning from each other and co-creating policy? Dr.…

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Dr. Qingna Jin Empowers Young Changemakers with Research on Integrating Activist Education into STEM Curricula

July 24, 2025

At Cape Breton University, impactful research often begins with a simple question. For Dr. Qingna Jin, Assistant Professor of Education,…

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