Department of Anthropology

We discover what it means to be human in our past, present, and future by examining the evolution and contemporary comparative study of human biology, culture, and materials throughout time and in every part of the world.

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Recent News

Caroline Doenmez, a young woman, standing on the side of a dirt road with dried grass on either side. The road is on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation.

Families First

Anthropology doctoral student Caroline Doenmez focuses on the role of indigenous birth workers in keeping families together. She is CLA’s inaugural RIGS (Race, Indigeneity…

Screen shot of video for Anthro commencement

Honoring our 2021 Graduates

View the video of the Anthropology 2021 graduation exercises.

Two CLA alumnae are featured in a new art exhibit of female STEM ambassadors

Alumnae Lindsey Dietz (PhD '16, statistics) and Samantha Thi Porter (PhD '19, anthropology) are featured in If/Then, an exhibit that comprises more than 120 3D printed statues…

Winners of the ‘Best Project in Anthropology’, Calendar Year 2020

Please join us in congratulating the following students for exceptionally well-researched, well-written, and creative projects submitted for a course or capstone during the…

Creativity in Anthropology

Despite the challenges of a pandemic year, our students have continued to shine. They have shown exceptional resilience and creativity, crafting projects which help us think…