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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
News & Events

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
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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
Alumni

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 […]

Building Community, Supporting Students: CAPS Faculty Share Innovations in Teaching
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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
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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
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

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
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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 […]

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