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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
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
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
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 […]
Creative Curiosity in Retirement: Arnie and Nina Kaplan’s OLLI Journey
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 […]
Engaging the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders: Shannon Smock Launches Virtual Resource Library
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, […]
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 […]
Dean’s Day At Your Desk: Behind Canvas with Kella Thornton
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 […]
Sharing Knowledge, Building Community: Anna Amelung’s Passion Cultivates Curiosity and Connection at OLLI
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 […]
WashU CAPS and T-REX Open Doors to Geospatial Careers
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 […]