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Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Velásquez Estrada for her publication “Women’s Politics of Solidarity in El Salvador: Familial Love, Carceral Peace, and Patriarchy” in Critical Criminology!
Congratulations to Illinois Anthropology professor Dr. Elizabeth Velásquez Estrada for publishing her article entitled, “Women’s Politics of Solidarity in El Salvador: Familial Love, Carceral Peace, and Patriarchy” in the journal Critical Criminology!...
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Dr. George Calfas elected to serve as President-Elect of the Register of Professional Archaeologists!
Congratulations to Illinois Anthropology alumnus and research associate Dr. George Calfas for being elected to serve as President-Elect of the Register of Professional Archaeologists from 2026-2027! The Register of Professional Archaeologists is an organization that works to create ethical and...
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Dr. Jenny Davis Appointed to Illinois State Museum Board of Directors by Governor JB Pritzker!
Congratulations to Dr. Jenny Davis for being appointed to the Illinois State Museum Board of Directors by Governor JB Pritzker! The Illinois State Museum Board of Directors works with the Director of the Department of Natural Resources in matters surrounding the Illinois State Museum. Read the...
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Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Greenberg on 2025 Book Publication of 'Justice in the Balance: Democracy, Rule of Law, and the European Court of Human Rights'
Join us in congratulating Dr. Jessica R. Greenberg on her new book publication which examines the world’s premier human rights court as the rule of law comes under threat. The book “Justice in the Balance: Democracy, Rule of Law, and the European Court of Human Rights” considers not just why the...
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Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Fennell on the book publication of 'Combating Oppression with New Commemorations'
Join us in congratulating Dr. Christopher Fennell on his 2025 book publication. Combating Oppression with New Commemorations examines the ways in which marginalized groups can confront oppressive regimes through commemorations and advocacy of their own heritage. Case studies include an...
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Recording Available of Dr. Taiye Winful's Women in Science Lecture
In April 2025, Dr. Taiye Winful gave a lecture titled, "Invisible Burdens: Exploring the links between stress, inflammation, and experience among African populations" as part of the Women in Science Lecture Series by the University of Illinois Archives. A recording of this lecture is now available...
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Dr. Lisa Lucero's book featured in Nature book review article!
Maya Wisdom and the Survival of Our Planet by Dr. Lisa J. Lucero is featured in Nature's weekly 'five of the best science picks' published on July 4th, 2025. Read the full article here.
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ANTH 230 Students Recognized at 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium
This spring, PhD candidate Joseph Coyle taught ANTH 230: Sociocultural Anthropology with a focus on original student research. Students designed and carried out original anthropological fieldwork throughout Champaign-Urbana and across Illinois.Two students from the course presented their research...
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Congratulations to the Spring 2025 Graduates!
Join the Illinois Department of Anthropology in congratulating our Spring 2025 Graduates! This is a remarkable accomplishment and you leave an enduring mark on our academic community. As we celebrate the end of this chapter, we look forward to witnessing the impact you will continue to make in the...
Recording Available for EUC lecture entitled Structural Racism and Health Inequities: The Case of Roma People in Europe by Dr. Margareta (Magda) Matache
The lecture Structural Racism and Health Inequities: The Case of Roma People in Europe was given by Dr. Margareta (Magda) Matache on April 10, 2025, with the UIUC European Union Center. It explores the different ways anti-Roma racism...