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Stay connected to the latest research, achievements and events in the Department of Anthropology at the University at Buffalo. From fieldwork discoveries to faculty publications and community partnerships, this is where you can see our work in action. Explore stories to learn how the department is asking meaningful questions and making an impact at UB and beyond.

  • Anthropology celebrates 2019 graduates, award recipients
    6/11/19

    On May 18, the Department of Anthropology held its annual Commencement and Award Celebration to recognize the achievements of undergradaute and graduate students.

  • Hart finalist in Three Minute Thesis competition
    5/22/19

    Ashlee Hart, PhD '19, was selected as one of 12 doctoral scholars from across the university to present their research during the Three Minute Thesis competition on March 8.

  • Students showcase research in annual poster competition
    5/7/19

    Undergraduate and graduate students from the Department of Anthropology showcased their research projects in the Student Union to faculty and the university community at the Annual Student Poster Competition.

  • Hoffman research featured in Forbes
    5/3/19

    A recent article in Forbes featured research conducted by Anthropology doctoral candidate Sarah Hoffman about a woman with a disfiguring facial abnormality discovered in a medieval cemetery in Iceland.

  • Eriksen receives Excellence in Teaching Award
    4/29/19

    Anthropology doctoral candidate, Amandine Eriksen, was honored at the 15th annual Celebration of Student Academic Excellence on April 25 as a recipient of the 2018-19 Excellence in Teaching Award for Graduate Teaching Assistants.

  • Cercone, Santanam win Fulbright awards
    4/26/19

    Ashley Cercone, an Anthropology doctoral student, and Hanna Santanam, a senior Anthropology major, win prestigous Fulbright awards.