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Learning Disability – No Match for Hard Work

July 12, 2021

From a young age, Maggie Berk knew she was learning differently than her classmates. Maggie grew up in a small…

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A Return to CBU: Meet Laurieanne Sylvester

July 12, 2021

As a student at CBU in the early 1990s, Laurianne Sylvester can recall how welcomed and supported she felt on…

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Bridging Communication Gaps With New Canadians

June 30, 2021

Cape Breton University is a living laboratory for Dr. Peter MacIntyre. As a professor of psychology in the School of…

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Helping Students Feel Certain In Uncertain Times: Meet Neelima Singh

June 23, 2021

Neelima Singh is a familiar face to many international students, and now as a full-time employee at CBU’s Nancy Dingwall…

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An Open Letter to the Cape Breton High School Graduates

June 22, 2021

To the Cape Breton Island graduating class of 2021, First and foremost, I hope that you are all staying safe…

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Worth the Wait: Ashraf Selwaness

June 21, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Ashraf Selwaness thought his dreams of becoming a CBU student were over. He had left…

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Tuma Young Becomes First Indigenous President of Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society

June 21, 2021

Tuma Young, Assistant Professor of Mi’kmaq Studies at Cape Breton University, has recently been announced as President of the Nova…

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Our Healthcare Heroes

June 3, 2021

Although 2020-2021 has been a challenging year for all, it has also brought to light individuals who are willing to…

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Meet CBU’s Data Champions – The Business Intelligence Unit

June 3, 2021

Data are units of factual information used as a basis for reasoning. Using data in a university setting can significantly…

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Research is on the RISE at Cape Breton University

May 27, 2021

Cape Breton University would like to congratulate the 23 talented researchers who recently received internal funding through Research, Innovation, Scholarship…

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CBU Supports Development of Riverside’s Knowledge Path

May 20, 2021

Nestled in the Acadian forest surrounding Riverside School in Albert Bridge, a two-kilometer trail is welcoming students and residents to…

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Becoming a Change Maker: Meet Megan Shapka

May 19, 2021

Growing up on a farm northwest of Calgary, Megan Shapka says her passion for sustainability and ecological thinking came naturally…

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