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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]