Tags: Alumni

This semester, our department hosted a research seminar that brought together scholars working to deepen understanding of the social landscape of the Southeast before, during, and after the Spanish entradas led by Hernando de Soto (1539–1543) and Juan Pardo (1566–1568). Participants examined how to more effectively situate Indigenous communities, town sites, and early colonial encounters within absolute calendrical time, while also looking…

Dr. Roberta Salmi has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Sandy Beaver Excellence in Teaching Award. This award is given annually to “outstanding faculty in the Franklin College who have shown a sustained commitment to high-quality instruction”1. Students of Dr. Salmi describe her as engaging, kind, and passionate. Hadley Mueller-Hill, PhD Student, recently expressed her gratitude for Dr. Salmi’s mentorship:  She is described by her…

On Thursday, February 19, 2026, University of Georgia’s department of Anthropology celebrated World Anthropology Day at the Miller Learning Center Colonnade. Anthroday 2026 brought together undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff from across campus to celebrate, engage and inspire!   With delightfully warm weather, cold lemonade, interactive exhibits, and even a kayak, Anthroday had wonderful attendance…

By: Cassie Hausdorf Reflecting on his journey at the University of Georgia (UGA), Stefan shares how his experiences at UGA shaped his current career!  Stefan originally chose to attend UGA when he was living in Georgia and his job at the time had a glass ceiling that could only be overcome via an advanced degree. He saw that UGA had just started their M.S. in Archaeological Resource Management, which checked all the boxes he needed to…

Anthropology alumna Carla Hadden (PhD ’15) has served as the director of the University of Georgia Center for Applied Isotope Analysis since 2021. She began her career at the center as a graduate student and continues to support the mission of the center and the university in her role to this day. In collaboration with fellow anthropology alumna Katherine Napora (PhD ’21), Hadden, in a follow-up to the paleoclimate study, studies and dates the…

The Department of Anthropology extends our warmest congratulations to this year’s graduating students! We are proud to call you alumni and look forward to seeing the impact you will make in the world!  

Five Anthropology PhD students and an alumni traveled to Portland, Oregon to network and present their research at the Society for Applied Anthropology (SfAA) Annual Meeting. The SfAA conference  brings together researchers from many disciplines, providing an opportunity for members to discuss their work, trade ideas and solutions, and connect with other professionals.  PhD student Raul Basilio presented Beyond Death: The Potentials…

Cydney Seigerman graduated with a PhD in Integrative Conservation and Anthropology in 2024. Now, Seigerman is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the UGA Social Sustainability of Agriculture and Food Systems Lab, and has been honored with the S. Jack Hu Family Excellence in Social and Behavioral Sciences Doctoral Research Award. Established by the Graduate School in 1999, the Excellence in Research Award recognizes the quality and significance…

When alumni share their experiences during their time at UGA, current and prospective students gain valuable perspectives on what they can achieve after graduating. Current PhD student Dominique Valentine recently met with Dr. Emily Horton, a 2020 Anthropology and Integrative Conservation (ICON) PhD alumna who is now a Social Scientist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Combating Wildlife Trafficking Branch, International Affairs. In their…

Congratulations to all newly minted anthropologists!  We want to acknowledge all the hard work you all have done to get to this stage in terms of certainly your coursework, your research, your field schools, your due diligence, and everything else. In addition, we want to thank all parents, families, and friends for supporting them in getting to this point.  You all played a critical part in being their community. Graduates, …