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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 […]

Shortly before Thanksgiving, sixteen leaders from non-profits across the St. Louis region gathered with their families to celebrate a unique milestone—the completion of a new professional credit program created through a partnership between WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) and the United Way of Greater St. Louis. The Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management Professional Certificate program […]

For Dean Sean Armstrong, providing educational opportunities to support students is more than a career—it’s a lifelong mission. This commitment was celebrated by the St. Louis American Foundation, which honored Armstrong with an Excellence in Education Award at the 37th Annual Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala on Oct. 12. A native […]

Simply surviving the first few weeks of a new semester is an achievement for many in education. But for Joe Cruz, Academic Director of Management & Organizational Change for WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), reaching this milestone is an energizing beginning. Cruz’s focus is always on how to make CAPS courses even better for […]

A small but mighty team of WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) staff were in New Orleans recently sharing how the CAPS English Language Programs (ELP) Empower program is changing lives for new Americans – immigrants and refugees – in St. Louis. ELP Director Katie Brown, ELP Student Success Navigator Andre Mayers and CAPS Director […]

Washington University Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) English Language Programs (ELP) Director Katie Brown has a desk in January Hall, but her job frequently takes her out of the office to several locations across WashU’s campus and throughout the St. Louis community. The ELP program, initially designed to help strengthen and advance the English language […]