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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]