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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 the Class of 2017
    5/24/17
    On May 20, the Department of Anthropology held its annual Commencement and Award Celebration to recognize the achievements of undergradaute and graduate students. 
  • Students showcase research in annual poster competition
    5/24/17
    On May 5, 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 4th Annual Poster Competition.
  • Anthropology graduate students receive Fulbright awards
    4/7/17
    The Department of Anthropology proudly announces that two graduate students, Ashlee Hart and Michael Surrett, both received Fulbright awards for the 2017-18 academic year.
  • Von Cramon-Taubadel quoted in The Guardian
    3/24/17

    Noreen von Cramon-Taubadel is quoted in an article by The Guardian about how climate may have shaped human nose structure.

  • Archaeological Survey digs up the past
    7/18/16

    The UB Reporter checks-in with members of Archaeological Survey regarding work undertaken this summer at the Harlem Road site in West Seneca.

  • Root named to Business First's "30 Under 30"
    6/21/16
    The weekly business newspaper, Buffalo Business First, has named Laurel Triscari Root to its 2016 list of 30 successful entrepreneurs under the age of thirty – and her picture was selected for the cover of the June 3 issue!