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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 […]

WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) recently welcomed the Young Women’s Leadership Conference (YWLC) to Danforth campus in partnership with the Pangea Network. The program brought together 18 high school students from 8 different schools across the St. Louis region for a week of leadership development, mentorship and community-building.  Guided by the Pangea Network’s curriculum, […]

“I was eight and a half when the war started. They wanted to kill all boys or men,” said Amela Salkic, reflecting on her early childhood in Bosnia. What followed was a life shaped by displacement, resilience, and a relentless drive to create a better future not only for herself, but for her family, her […]

On September 24, Griffin Lovato, a recent graduate of the Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program at WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS), stepped into City Hall to present his capstone project before the St. Louis City Public Infrastructure and Utilities Committee. His maps, developed in partnership with local nonprofit Trailnet, revealed the […]

WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) is expanding opportunities for students to strengthen their career prospects and build meaningful connections. This fall, CAPS is offering two initiatives that work together to support professional growth: the Career Compass Series returns September 24 and the newly launched CAPS Career Community will host its first roundtable discussion on […]

On Saturday, August 24, the WashU Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS) community gathered in Umrath Lounge on WashU’s Danforth Campus for an evening of connection, celebration and inspiration to kick off the new academic year. The 2025 Student Orientation and Fall Welcome event brought together new and returning students, faculty, staff and leadership in a […]