Category: Awards and Adventures

WashU Libraries are now accepting applications for the 2025 Newman Exploration Travel (NEXT) Fund. This innovative program provides travel funds...

Calling all bibliophiles! The Carl Neureuther Student Book Collection Essay Contest, sponsored by WashU Libraries, will award cash prizes to students...

Despite all evidence to the contrary, we believe that we were once cave people. The stories that we have told...

For the fifth year, the WashU Libraries are excited to announce the call for entries for the  Mendel Sato Research...

In memory of Helga Gertrud Hayes (Oma), February 2, 1936 – July 2, 2024 Oma had no idea I had...

I’m grateful to the Newman Exploration Travel Fund (NEXT) program for the funding that enabled me to spend three weeks...

WashU Libraries are excited to announce the winners of the fourth annual Mendel Sato Research Award. Congratulations to WashU students Audrey...

The Washington University Libraries are pleased to announce the winners of the 37th annual Neureuther Student Book Collection Essay Competition. Named...

Washington University Libraries are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Newman Exploration Travel Fund Award. The NEXT Award...

Japan, a nation with a captivating blend of tradition and modernity, possesses a rich cultural heritage. One aspect of this...

The juxtaposition of beauty and struggle was the central theme of my Newman Exploration Travel Fund excursion. Over three weeks,...

My adventure around the world began on September 20, 2023, and I will admit I was a little nervous. I...