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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 […]

For Arnie and Nina Kaplan, lifelong learning isn’t just a pastime—it’s a shared passion that has shaped their retirement years and deepened their connection to one another and to their community. The Kaplans have been part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at WashU CAPS for over two decades. What began as a love […]

When Shannon Smock became the CEO of a small children’s dental museum in 2008, she quickly realized she had a lot to learn—and no roadmap. “I had never managed a person in my life,” she recalls. “I had no mentors, no guidance. I just started gathering everything I could—resources from my WashU classes, my professors, […]

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 […]

How the CAPS Instructional Design Team Sets the Stage for Faculty Success When students log in to their courses at WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), the experience feels seamless. But behind every module and interactive discussion board is a team working tirelessly to ensure that every CAPS student gets the highest quality learning experience […]

Anna Amelung brings a passion for learning and sharing knowledge to every class she facilitates at WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)—a passion that consistently results in her classes quickly reaching capacity. Her love of learning and sharing knowledge with others has been a driving force throughout her life. Amelung […]

A partnership between WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) and T-REX is opening doors for students eager to explore careers in the dynamic geospatial industry. In late January, prospective students interested in CAPS’ Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate program gathered at T-REX to discover how GIS is transforming St. Louis’ workforce and to gain insight […]

WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) New Student Orientation kicked off the 2025 spring semester last week with a wealth of information for new students to succeed in their academic and professional goals. Held in the evening and offered in both in-person and virtual formats to accommodate students’ busy lives, the event began with a […]

The WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) marketing team was recently recognized for its work in launching the new school. Formerly University College, CAPS earned the prestigious Silver Excellence in Marketing Award at the 2024 University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) 33rd Annual MEMS: Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success conference. The award highlights […]

For most college students, an academic advisor is a faculty member – maybe in their major – who checks on the student to make sure they are on track to complete their degree. They also answer any questions the student may have about enrolling in classes and planning their schedule.  WashU Continuing & Professional Studies […]