Department of Anthropology

2023 News Archive

More on Breakthrough Star, Dr. Monica Barra

Cultural anthropologist Dr. Monica Barra studies how racial inequalities are shaped by scientific practices, racial histories and climate change in the U.S. South.

Dr. Leland Ferguson passed away

The Anthropology Department mourns the passing of our colleague Dr. Leland Ferguson (1941-2023), Distinguished Professor Emeritus.

Dr. Drucilla Barker passed away

The Anthropology Department mourns the passing of our colleague Dr. Drucilla "Drue" Barker (1949-2023).

Dr. Magdalena Stawkowski featured in Foreign Policy article

Dr. Stawkowski was cited in an article discussing the Semipalatinsk Test site, also known as the Polygon, which is a testing complex in present-day Kazakhstan that was established by the former Soviet Union.

Dr. Goldberg assists with the spring break HBCU archeology field school program

Over Spring Break, Dr. Kelly Goldberg and a group of six students from local HBCUs went to the Rose Hill Plantation for an archeology field school. These students had the opportunity to explore archeology, something that was outside the scope of their majors.

Dr. Stawkowski is a McCausland Fellow for 2023

Dr. Magdalena Stawkowski was chosen to be a McCausland Fellow for 2023 for her research contributions to the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Monica Barra receives Breakthrough Star Award

Dr. Barra was honored as a 2023 Breakthrough Star.

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