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UB's "Developing a Meaningful Sense of Belonging among Veterans” project, lead by Vasiliki Neofotistos, associate professor of anthropology, and in collaboration with community partners, presents a photo exhibition of veterans' photography that explores the challenges of reintegration into society after combat. 

UBNow recently featured Nicholas Holowka's human paleontology class where students examined skeleton displays depicting the evolution of human bidepedalism.

Nicholas Holowka, assistant professor of anthropology, discusses in a UBNow article results of a collaborative study that show heavily-cushioned running shoes do not disrupt a runner's natural running style.

Joe Stahlman, anthropology research assistant professor and member of the Seneca Nation of Indians,  spoke with NBC New York about what really happened that first Thanksgiving, and why Americans should still celebrate the holiday.

Elizabeth DiGangi, UB Anthropology MA '02 and associate professor of anthropology at SUNY Binghamton, was recently cited in The New York Times article about how forensic anthropologists are examining the racial bias potential of ancestry estimation in the field.

The Buffalo News reports UB Archaeological Survey, in partnership with the Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor, begins a dig at the historic Michigan Street Baptist Church.  Through Community Archaeology Days programming, the public is invited to the site to view the dig and learn about the history of the Michigan Street Baptist Church during open event days in September. 

Vasiliki Neofotistos, associate professor of anthropology, leads a University at Buffalo research team to develop a project that will help veterans build meaningful belonging within their communities.

Vasiliki Neofotistos, associate professor of anthropology, recently received a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) "Dialogues of War" program grant for a collaborative project titled, "Developing a Sense of Meaningful Belonging Among Veterans."

While humans are unlikely to evolve supepowers like the Marvel Universe characters, Iron Man's brains are one exception, UB anthropologist Evan Simons tells "Curious Kids."

WGRZ in Buffalo aired a interview with Stephanie Poindexter, assistant professor in anthropology, on her research into the venomous, nocturnal slow loris primates of southeast Asia.

UB scientists are contributing new knowledge about the lives of slow lorises, elusive nocturnal primates.

The UB anthropology professor was selected for the American Council on Education program that prepares participants for senior positions in college and university leadership.

Sarunas Milisauskas, Professor Emeritus in Anthropology, was among ten university faculty and staff recognized for 50 years of service to the University at Buffalo. 

Deborah Reed-Danahay, Professor of Anthropology, was recently named Chevalier (knight) by the Ordre des Palmes Académiques. 

Science Daily and Business Insider report on research co-authored by Nicholas B. Holowka that found that while the curve at the tip of shoes eases movement, it could lead to weaker muscles and other medical conditions.

Stephanie Poindexter, Assistant Professor in UB Anthropology, is interviewed about the #ShutDownSTEM protest movement addressing racsim in academia and STEM fields.

The Department of Anthropology announces recent honors, grants and fellowships achieved by graduate students.

A lifelong interest in fabric informs anthropology PhD student Erika Ruhl’s research on children’s burial clothing from pre-modern Finnish churches.  

Joyce Sirianni, professor and SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor, was recently named a "Top Educator" by Marquis Who's Who that recognizes outstanding educators in their respective fields based on leadership and professional accomplishments.