Of the Cave: An Exploration into Our Relationship with American Caverns
Despite all evidence to the contrary, we believe that we were once cave people. The stories that we have told...
Tag: NEXT Award
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Investigating Democracy in Five European Countries
I’m grateful to the Newman Exploration Travel Fund (NEXT) program for the funding that enabled me to spend three weeks... -
The 2024 Winners of the Newman Exploration Travel Awards
Washington University Libraries are thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s Newman Exploration Travel Fund Award. The NEXT Award... -
Exploring Japan’s Philosophies and Spiritual Foundations
Japan, a nation with a captivating blend of tradition and modernity, possesses a rich cultural heritage. One aspect of this... -
Refugee Access to Higher Education in Western Europe
The juxtaposition of beauty and struggle was the central theme of my Newman Exploration Travel Fund excursion. Over three weeks,... -
Capturing Hip-Hop Music Influence from Tokyo to Seoul
My adventure around the world began on September 20, 2023, and I will admit I was a little nervous. I... -
My Summer with Margery
This summer, I went on a pilgrimage, spending a month following a figure who has been on my mind since... -
NEXT Awardee Studies Architecture in Italy and Switzerland
“Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe.” – Galileo Galilei. “Music is the universal language of... -
Roots/Routes: A Thousand-Year-Old Story of Migration
Last December, I sat down at my childhood kitchen table, looking at old, black and white photographs with my nonna.... -
Inviting Applications for the 2024 Newman Exploration Travel Fund
Washington University Libraries are now accepting applications for the 2024 Newman Exploration Travel (NEXT) Fund. This innovative program provides travel funds... -
NEXT Awardee Explores Mental Health Systems in Five Countries
On my Newman Exploration Travel Fund (NEXT) trip to Europe, I visited five countries in Western Europe and Scandinavia to... -
NEXT Awardee Travels to Greece, Italy, and France
Stepping off the plane in Athens to begin my two-month journey through Europe, I was full of nerves. Supported by...