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top row left to right: Brandon Latimer, Bill Evans, Hannah DuPree, Caitlyn Carter, Bronwyn Matlick, Savannah Callicoatt, Holland Butsch, (second row) Kelsey Lawrence, Maggie Glancy, Mary Eastland, Cassie Reynolds, Naiomi Cookson, Savanna Davis, Claire Marston, Danielle Kirby, Kayleigh Previte, (third row) Sophie Forbes, Gracie Van Brackle, Leonardo Umberger, Camie Russell
Congratulations Graduates!

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, …

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Anthropology Alumni Linkedin

Hey Anthropology Alums! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our official Alumni Page on Linkedin! Join us in building a vibrant community of anthropologists, where you can reconnect with old classmates, network with fellow professionals, and stay updated on the latest developments in the field. Whether you're a recent graduate or have been out in the field for years, this is the perfect space to share your experiences, achievements,…

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UGA alumni co-edit a book on social oceanography

Nemer E. Narchi (PhD, The University of Georgia, 2011) and Christine M. Beitl (PhD, The University of Georgia, 2012), along with 32 collaborators, analyze the interactions between human beings and the coastal-marine environment through 15 different chapters that highlight the important presence of multivocality in maritime policy and coastal rights to foster the inclusion of the knowledge, desires, and visions of local actors in…

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Department of Anthropology Celebrates 75 years!

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Georgia recently celebrated its 75th anniversary since its official founding on October 15th, 1947. The faculty and students gathered to celebrate and view a gallery of historical photos through the decades.               

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This Week: Recent Anthropology PhD Graduates start as new Assistant Professors!

Katharine Napora, PhD is an environmental archaeologist at Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Napora specializes in coastal societies to better understand how people interacted with the Atlantic coastlines of North America and Europe. Her passions include developing collaborative, interdisciplinary projects, advancing heritage science methodologies, and using information about the ancient past to improve resilience, sustainability, and social…

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Congratulations to our Fall 2021 Graduates!

Congratulations to the Class of 2021! We wish all of our Fall 2021 graduates success in their future endeavors! This fall, we have six graduate students earning their PhD's. Congratulations to Russell Cutts, Walker Depuy, Jonathan Hallemeier, Sammantha Holder, Aaron Lenihan, and Jacob Weger! Russell Cutts, Doctor of Philosophy, Anthropology Dissertation: Campfire or Wildfire? Advancing Techniques Determining Anthropogenic Fire in the…

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New article from faculty & alumni published in "The Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology"

UGA Anthropology alumni, Dr. Brandon Ritchison (PhD ‘19), current postdoc, Dr. Carey Garland (PhD ‘19), and Professor & Lab of Archaeology Director, Dr. Victor Thompson, along with Dr. Bryan Tucker from New South Associates, recently had their article, "A preliminary consideration of craft production and settlement expansion on Ossabaw Island, Georgia, USA" published in The Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology on Taylor…

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Dr. Carla Hadden appointed as new director for CAIS

Department of Anthropology alumna, Carla Hadden (PhD '15), was recently appointed as the director for UGA's Center for Applied Isotope Studies. The CAIS is the largest isotope geochemistry lab in the United States. Learn more about Dr. Hadden and CAIS by reading the full UGA Research article. Congratulations to Dr. Hadden on this exciting new position!

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New article from Jacob Holland-Lulewicz (PhD '18) & Brandon Ritchison (PhD '19) published in Advances in Archaeological Practices

"How Many Dates Do I Need?: Using Simulations to Determine Robust Age Estimations of Archaeological Contexts" by Jacob Holland-Lulewicz (PhD '18) and Brandon Ritchison (PhD '19) was recently published in Advances in Archaeological Practice. Advances in Archaeological Practice is a journal published on behalf of the Society for American Archaeology focused on sharing creative solutions to challenges in the practice of…

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Dr. Asher Rosinger (PhD '15) featured on the cover of Scientific American

UGA Anthropology alumnus, Dr. Asher Rosinger (PhD '15) is featured on the cover of the July issue of Scientific American. Dr. Rosinger's article is titled, "Human Evolution Led to an Extreme Thirst for Water" and discusses humans' dependence on water and the strategies used to obtain it. Dr. Rosinger is currently an Assistant Professor and Ann Atherton Hertzler Early Career Professor in Global Health at Pennsylvania State…
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