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WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) will host Purpose & People: Career Connections in Nonprofit and Human Resources on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The event will bring together students, faculty and regional professionals for an in-person conversation about careers centered on people and purpose.  The event is designed for CAPS students enrolled in or interested in Nonprofit Management and Management and Organizational Change programs, with […]

For the second year in a row, WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) hosted Geospatial in Motion at T-REX, bringing together students, educators and industry professionals to explore the evolving role of geospatial technology in today’s workforce. This year’s event centered on GeoAI—the intersection of geographic information systems and artificial intelligence—and highlighted CAPS’ new Certificate in Applied GeoAI.  The evening opened […]

Surrounded by friends, family and over 300 attendees, Sam Goodwin paced silently beneath the historic Graham Chapel stained glass. Four steps forward, four steps back. Four steps forward, four steps back. As Sam silently recreated the windowless prison cell he was held in for 63 days after being falsely captured by the Syrian Assad regime, […]

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 […]