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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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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News

Best of 2024

December 18, 2024

2024 has been a remarkable year at Cape Breton University, filled with growth, innovation and unforgettable moments as we celebrated…

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Making a Difference Through Music: Meet Mark Parselelo

December 16, 2024

Mark Parselelo, joining CBU as an instructor this January, has dedicated his life to the art of music. He has…

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Research at the WaTER Lab: Meet Jennifer and Marissa Cox

December 13, 2024

For two Bachelor of Science students at Cape Breton University, a shared passion for research and public health brought them…

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Helping At-Risk Youth and Following in Her Brother’s Footsteps: Meet Peer Mentor Madison Headley

December 12, 2024

Growing up, CBU student and Peer Mentor, Madison Headley, would often hear stories about Psychology courses at CBU from her…

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Putting Yourself in Positions to Learn: Meet Peer Mentor Rashidi Amiri

December 12, 2024

Growing up in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, in the shadow of some of the world’s greatest wonders like Mount Kilimanjaro, the Ngorongoro…

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Increasing and Improving Men’s Health Awareness: Meet Chris Bourque

December 12, 2024

A Social Worker by trade, CBU Mental Health Counsellor, Chris Bourque, spent most of his career in the public mental…

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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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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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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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