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From Orientation to Celebration: CAPS Students Step In To What’s Next 
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From Orientation to Celebration: CAPS Students Step In To What’s Next 

On Saturday, August 24, the WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) community gathered in Umrath Lounge on WashU’s Danforth Campus for an evening of connection, celebration and inspiration to kick off the new academic year. The 2025 Student Orientation and Fall Welcome event brought together new and returning students, faculty, staff and leadership in a […]

CAPS Celebrates Summer’s End with Family Picnic at Shaw Park 
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CAPS Celebrates Summer’s End with Family Picnic at Shaw Park 

WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) staff and their loved ones recently gathered at scenic Shaw Park for a delightful end-of-summer picnic.   This fun-filled event was made possible through funds awarded to the school for its success in helping to transition to Workday Student. Providing the team with much-needed time to unwind and connect […]

Dean’s Day At Your Desk: The Unseen Architect of Student Success
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Dean’s Day At Your Desk: The Unseen Architect of Student Success

Some students at WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) may never meet Assistant Registrar Pam Hayek, but her work shapes nearly every part of their academic journey—from admission to graduation. Whether she’s verifying records, assigning advisors or tracking enrollments, Hayek ensures that the systems behind every course are accurate, up to date and ready to […]

CAPS Celebrates Class of 2025
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CAPS Celebrates Class of 2025

Despite a steady spring rain, spirits were high on May 12, 2025, as over 50 graduating students from WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) gathered with family and friends to celebrate their accomplishments. The day began with WashU’s 164th Commencement ceremony on historic Francis Olympic Field, followed by the CAPS Recognition Ceremony held in Graham […]

CAPS Showcases Student Work on Honors & Research Night
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CAPS Showcases Student Work on Honors & Research Night

As part of its 2025 Honors & Research Night, WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) celebrated the scholarly achievements of six student researchers who presented original work in front of faculty, peers and guests at Umrath Lounge. The evening offered a powerful demonstration of the depth, creativity and social relevance that CAPS students bring to […]

CAPS Celebrates Excellence at 2025 ASL Induction Ceremony
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CAPS Celebrates Excellence at 2025 ASL Induction Ceremony

In a celebration that blended academic achievement with personal perseverance, WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) honored 53 students during the 2025 Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL) National Honor Society induction ceremony. Held on May 8, in Umrath Lounge as part of CAPS’ annual Honors & Research Night, the event brought together students, families, faculty and […]

CAPS Alumni Reunite During Thurtene Carnival Weekend
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CAPS Alumni Reunite During Thurtene Carnival Weekend

While music, food, and carnival rides filled WashU’s campus during the annual Thurtene Carnival on a sunny April Saturday, another kind of celebration was happening nearby. Inside Ibby’s at the Danforth University Center, alumni from WashU  Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), formerly University College, gathered for a reunion that spanned generations. The event brought together […]

Building Community, Supporting Students: CAPS Faculty Share Innovations in Teaching
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Building Community, Supporting Students: CAPS Faculty Share Innovations in Teaching

Each year, the Faculty Show and Share event at WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) brings together instructors who are redefining what meaningful, student-centered teaching can look like. This year’s event featured presentations from standout instructors whose creative approaches to engagement, feedback and learning environments are making lasting impacts. “This event has evolved over the […]

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