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WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) will open the semester with a renewed commitment to career readiness through its Spring 2026 Professional Development Series, a virtual lineup designed to help modern learners strengthen professional skills, build confidence and prepare for advancement in a rapidly changing workplace.  The series brings together leaders in organizational behavior, career coaching, workforce development and professional advancement. Held […]

WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), in partnership with T-REX, will host its second Geospatial in Motion event on Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at T-REX, inviting students and community members to explore how geospatial technologies are shaping careers across industries in the St. Louis region.   The evening will feature networking, light snacks, a program overview and […]

When Larry McCord enrolled in his first evening class at WashU’s Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS)—then called University College—in the early 1970s, he wasn’t imagining national recognition or regional impact. He was a young engineering student trying to keep up with a rapidly evolving computing field and looking for practical skills he couldn’t find in […]

WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) recently hosted its annual Staff and Instructor Appreciation event, and it was a wonderful time to connect and recharge during the holiday season. Colleagues gathered at the beautiful Boundary event space for an evening dedicated to celebrating the hard work and dedication of the CAPS community. Attendees enjoyed a […]

When Matt King enrolled in a humor writing course at WashU School of Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), he wasn’t trying to launch a new career. He simply wanted to reconnect with a part of himself he had set aside. “I’ve written for a long time,” King said. “I was a journalism major, I did […]

WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) is expanding what access to a world-class education looks like in Missouri. At the 61st Annual Missouri Community College Association (MCCA) Convention in St. Charles, CAPS leaders joined educators and administrators from across the state to explore how higher education can better serve today’s learners. As a proud sponsor […]

When Patrick Myers reaches out to a prospective student, the conversation feels less like a pitch and more like a partnership. He listens first, learning what each student hopes to achieve, what’s holding them back and how WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) can help them move forward.  Dean Sean Armstrong had a chance to […]

WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) recently welcomed the Young Women’s Leadership Conference (YWLC) to Danforth campus in partnership with the Pangea Network. The program brought together 18 high school students from 8 different schools across the St. Louis region for a week of leadership development, mentorship and community-building.  Guided by the Pangea Network’s curriculum, […]

“I was eight and a half when the war started. They wanted to kill all boys or men,” said Amela Salkic, reflecting on her early childhood in Bosnia. What followed was a life shaped by displacement, resilience, and a relentless drive to create a better future not only for herself, but for her family, her […]

On September 24, Griffin Lovato, a recent graduate of the Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program at WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), stepped into City Hall to present his capstone project before the St. Louis City Public Infrastructure and Utilities Committee. His maps, developed in partnership with local nonprofit Trailnet, revealed the […]