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This year, the Department of Anthropology and the Center for Teaching and Learning recognized my enthusiasm for learning and teaching by awarding me the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. Being on this year’s list together with my dear friend Faith, whom I have always admired, makes this recognition even more meaningful. To express my gratitude and sense of belonging, I leave this metaphorical narrative open to the interpretation of my…

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…

This fellowship honors the legacy of Dienje M. E. Kenyon, a pioneering zooarchaeologist, by supporting early-career women archaeologists conducting graduate-level research in zooarchaeology. The fellowship provides financial support for MA and PhD students to conduct their research projects, promoting the training and development of women in the field. Its goal is to promote high-quality zooarchaeological research while…