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 anthropologically about how we learn and share knowledge in the university. Below are just a couple of examples of how undergraduate students in our courses this past year have expressed their thoughtful ingenuity. Enjoy!

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 evolution of Caribbean and Latin American populations.

How did we have to change plans to commemorate the pilgrims landing in Plymouth?

RIGS' first interdisciplinary doctoral fellowship will support Doenmez's research on Indigenous women’s birthing experiences

This virtual workshop hosted by the Interdisciplinary Collaborative Workshop (ICW) will explore the historical roots of our contemporary model of policing, racist policing practices and cultures, and various public policy proposals for transforming policing and ensuring racial justice. 

We are hosting a live commencement event to honor the undergraduate class of 2020 who will be receiving a degree in anthropology on Saturday, May 16.

Distinguished Professor Emeritus Mischa Penn passed at age 89. He taught for more than 50 years at the University and was the recipient of numerous teaching awards. Penn's home department was anthropology and worked on a committee that led to the creation of the Department of African American Studies.

Rebecca Bria directs the archaeological research project Proyecto de Investigación Arqueológico Regional Ancash (PIARA) to investigate the rise and fall of ancient Peruvian societies while collaborating with indigenous communities to preserve their heritage.

Summer 2019 updates from Anthropology featuring a chair letter and stories about students, faculty, and alumni.