• Cola: In downtown Djibouti, a young Afar girl takes a break from participating in a traditional Somali dance, organized in honor of World Education Day (Djibouti, Djibouti, 2011)
    Julie Luchetta

  • A man prepares limes for sale. One bag of limes = 50 cents USD (Fortaleza, Brazil, 2015)
    Christopher Yutzy

  • This photo was taken at the Borough Market in London during some background research into urban food access and fresh produce markets (London, UK, 2016)
    Danielle Johnson

  • A Nukak woman's feet near the ashes where she cooks (Aquabonita, Columbia)
    Carlos Del Cairo

     

The School of Anthropology is one of the highest ranking schools in the country for the pursuit of Anthropological Studies.

Well respected by researchers throughout the world, it is home to a diverse community of anthropologists who study all aspects of human life, from our hominid origins millions of years ago to the vast diversity of populations living in the world today.

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Highlighting Outstanding Alumni of UA’s Undergraduate Program in Anthropology

Many School of Anthropology graduates go on to earn Master’s degrees and Ph.D.s and enjoy distinguished careers in Anthropology—as faculty, researchers, or practicing field anthropologists. The careers of other Anthropology undergraduates have also taken interesting and fruitful directions. Learn more about our amazing alumni and where an undergraduate degree in anthropology can take you.

Apply Now for BARA 2018–2019 Internships!

The Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology is offering undergraduate and graduate student internships in four distinct programs for the 2018–2019 academic year. For a complete description of the programs and to access application forms, please visit the BARA Internship Opportunities page. The deadline for applications is August 15, 2018.

 

 

 

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Odegaard and Watkinson Receive Conservation Grant
Dr. Nancy Odegaard (PI; Professor of Anthropology and Arizona State Museum Head of Preservation) and Gina Watkinson (co-PI; doctoral student and ASM... read more
Douglass to Chair Amerind Seminar
School of Anthropology affiliate Dr. John Douglass and colleague Christine D. Beaule (University of Hawai’i at Mānoa) has organized a seminar as part... read more
Archaeology Café to Feature Watson
Associate Professor James Watson will speak at the first Archaeology Café of the 2018–2019 season. Dr. Watson’ October 2 talk is titled “Blood Flowed... read more
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Haury Anthropology Building
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