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ANTHROPOLOGY

Anthropology is the study of humans and our biological relatives across time and space. It is the only field to address the diversity of the human experience in its biological, cultural, and historical contexts. We see our long-term vision as a department that addresses and analyzes social, biological, and environmental problems. We have identified four broad themes that address these problems and potential solutions in ways that cut across the subdisciplines: ecology and evolution; human responses to local and global crises; cultural, ethical, and political practices of worldmaking; and collaborative and public anthropology. In 2019, our department was ranked 3rd (tied) in the country for AAU public universities by Academic Analytics based on our scholarly output.

Anthropology Departmental Vision/Mission StatementAnthropology Departmental Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Archaeology
Biological Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology

Why Study Anthropology?

Study anthropology if…

  • You want to understand what it means to be human through time, from our earliest ancestors, and across the many cultures of the world.
  • ​You want a different view of the world.
  • You want to hear the voices of other peoples who share this world with us, but whose lives are often far different from our own.
  • You want a global perspective.

Anthropologists get to ask and answer the big questions about humanity. Who are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going? If these questions – and many other questions about humanity interest you, study anthropology!
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