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Creating a New Life in Cape Breton: Meet Lefin Chacko

March 29, 2023

When Lefin Chacko was working in Saudi Arabia he was employed by some of the largest companies in the world,…

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Striving for Greater Inclusivity in Sport: Meet Dr. Simon Barrick

March 27, 2023

Over the years, Dr. Simon Barrick has served in a number of different roles from teaching and research assistant to…

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Bringing Ubuntu to CBU: Meet Keyser Titus

March 21, 2023

From envisioning a dream in Cape Town to making it a reality in Cape Breton, Keyser Titus has moved across…

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Province of Nova Scotia Invests $58.9 Million for CBU Med Campus

March 7, 2023

The Government of Nova Scotia is investing $58.9 million to develop the new medical campus at Cape Breton University. As…

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How a Chance Encounter Led a Sydney Couple to Become “Canadian parents” to Former CBU International Students

February 28, 2023

Betty MacDonald and Billy Vanchuk have been volunteering at Loaves and Fishes in Sydney for several years. In 2019, the…

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CBU Researcher Test Drives Vanlife

February 17, 2023

As we make our way through another chilly winter, CBU’s Dr. Leslie Wardley is already planning for summer 2023, when…

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CBU Scores a Win for Research and Teaching: Meet Dr. Colin McLaren

February 13, 2023

Dr. Colin McLaren was a postdoctoral fellow at Nipissing University in February 2022 when he applied for funding to research…

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Celebrating Diversity, Strength and Perseverance: Meet Tyrone MacInnis

February 3, 2023

Each year, February marks the beginning of African Heritage Month in Canada. Cape Breton University is proud to recognize and…

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Fostering Meaningful Relationships with African Nova Scotian Youth: Meet Reann Arsenault

February 1, 2023

Each year, February marks the beginning of African Heritage Month in Canada, a month dedicated to sharing the history and…

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Cape Breton University and Dalhousie Excited to Announce Cape Breton Medical Campus

January 27, 2023

Cape Breton University and Dalhousie are excited to be collaborating on the development of a joint medical campus for Cape…

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Bringing Chinese Culture to CBU: Meet Leslie Fu

January 24, 2023

Sunday, January 22, 2023, marked the beginning of Lunar New Year, a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new…

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CBU’s Gordie Farmer Receives Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for Outstanding Volunteer Service

January 16, 2023

Earlier this winter, 15 well-deserving Cape Bretoners received the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal at a special ceremony held at Riverview…

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