Anthropology

The College of LAS has recognized Rosemary A. Joyce (PhD '85) with an Alumni Achievement Award. Dr. Joyce will be on campus April 16-17 for the 2026 alumni awards celebration. We will celebrate her with a reception on Thursday April 16 after the colloquium that is planned for that afternoon. Please... Read full story Rosemary A. Joyce (PhD '85) Recognized with Alumni Achievement Award

On March 3rd, Yifan Wang, an archaeology student in our department, spoke at a brown bag event at Yale University! Her lecture was titled "Inclusive Sustainability: Evaluating Classic Maya Human-Animal- Environment Relationships in Central Belize through Zooarchaeological Stable Isotopic... Read full story Illinois Anthropology Student Yifan Wang Gives Lecture at Yale

On February 17, Dr. Maldonado of the Department of Anthropology presented at the University of Illinois, LAS Get Experience Expo, showcasing the work of her students from the Fall 2025 Collaborative Methodologies course. Central to this presentation was the students' development of a "Know Your... Read full story Dr. Maldonado and Students Showcase Anthropological Solutions to Real World Challenges at LAS Get Experience Expo