CBU School of Arts and Social Sciences

06/29/2026

Congrats to Jess Breen on graduating with her BA, and proud to see her starting the Bachelor of Social Work this fall!

For much of her teenage life, Jessica “Jess” Breen lived out of a suitcase, moving between homes in Cape Breton,…

06/22/2026

New Course Alert!

06/18/2026

Our own Shauna MacDonald reflects on teaching NY Knicks player Jalen Brunson, during her time at Villanova University, in this CTV clip!

05/11/2026

Congrats to BA student Devina Mishra! A lovely story of her journey to Cape Breton and her many ways of getting involved with her new community! Looking forward to seeing you at Convocation!

When Devina Mishra arrived at Cape Breton University from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, she brought with her a profound dedication…

05/07/2026

Way to go, Rebecca! Political Science Major Rebecca Seymour was named a McCall MacBain Scholar at McGill, where she will go to pursue her Masters of Public Policy. SASS is so proud!

We are thrilled to share that Cape Breton University student, Rebecca Seymour, has been named a McCall MacBain Scholar at McGill University, becoming the first student in CBU’s history to receive this prestigious recognition.

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