Fossils of the extinct species Pierolapithecus catalaunicus may reveal clues about our origins. McNulty comments on the work that went into the reconstruction.
Graduate student Madelaine Walker shares how the Fink Summer Fellowship allowed her to pursue research work in western Kenya and uncover truths about the evolution of primates…
Comparing ancient and modern DNA helps reconstruct histories and draw connections between ancient and modern civilizations, especially in understudied populations.
The Anthropology Undergraduate Prize Winners for the 2021 calendar year have been recognized by the Department of Anthropology for their class or capstone papers in the fields…
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…
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…
Meet Maria Nieves Colón, the newest member of our faculty. She is an anthropological geneticist who uses both ancient DNA and modern genomics tools to examine the history and…
The Department of Anthropology very much hopes to admit an incoming class of PhD students in each sub-field (Biological Anthropology, Archaeology, Sociocultural Anthropology)…
This virtual workshop hosted by the Interdisciplinary Collaborative Workshop (ICW) will focus on the dynamics of protest in historical and comparative perspective, and the…
This virtual workshop hosted by the Interdisciplinary Collaborative Workshop (ICW) will explore the historical roots of our contemporary model of policing, racist policing…
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities condemns the murder of George Floyd, demands accountability for all four police officers directly…
The staff in the Department of Anthropology's office will be working remotely starting March 17 until the conclusion of President Gabel's remote work directive.
Rebecca Bria directs the archaeological research project Proyecto de Investigación Arqueológico Regional Ancash (PIARA) to investigate the rise and fall of ancient Peruvian…
Professor Gloria Goodwin Raheja has worked in archives across Appalachia and conducted oral history interviews to explore the ways American vernacular music registered…
