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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Giving to CBU

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

An Island of Adventure: Meet Maria Jose Paravicini

August 14, 2023

Originally from La Paz, Bolivia, Maria Jose Paravicini came to Cape Breton University in May of 2022 to pursue a…

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From Buenos Aires to Cape Breton: Agustin’s Transformative Experience at CBU

July 27, 2023

Agustin Saint Bonnet’s journey to Cape Breton University (CBU) was not just a pursuit of academic excellence. A passionate and…

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Engineering a Vibrant Future: Ayat Hussein’s Journey to CBU

July 25, 2023

With exciting growth opportunities on the horizon at Cape Breton University (CBU), Facilities Management is excited to welcome a new…

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CBU Alumni Gives Back in Honour of his Parents and Brother

June 14, 2023

In September 1993, Dina Epale boarded a plane from Cameroon, Africa to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia to start his degree…

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Lifelong Learning – A Spark That Became a Flame

June 13, 2023

When Amna Khaliq first moved to Calgary from Pakistan at a young age, she would walk to Tim Hortons at…

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Influencing Before the Trend: Meet Lesley Carter

June 13, 2023

A Bucket List You Don’t Want To Miss When Sydney Mines’ Lesley Carter graduated from CBU with a Bachelor of…

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CBU Alumni Standing on Both Sides of the Camera

June 13, 2023

For Ziyin Zheng, pursuing a career in the film industry can be connected back to their time at Cape Breton…

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Dr. Lynn LeVatte: Promoting Inclusion and Accessibility at CBU and Beyond

June 1, 2023

  May 28-June 3, 2023 is National Access Ability Week in Canada and we’d like to highlight a dedicated CBU…

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Uniting Cape Breton’s Youth: Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run Returns to CBU

May 26, 2023

In 2005, alongside the inception of the Cape Breton Fiddlers Marathon, the Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run emerged as a…

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