- UConn anthropologists
study the diversity
of human experience
across time and space. - UConn anthropologists
study the diversity
of human experience
across time and space. - UConn anthropologists
study the diversity
of human experience
across time and space. - UConn anthropologists
study the diversity
of human experience
across time and space. - UConn anthropologists
study the diversity
of human experience
across time and space. - UConn anthropologists
study the diversity
of human experience
across time and space. - UConn anthropologists
study the diversity
of human experience
across time and space.
Academic Programs
We offer general education and specialized training in the field of anthropology. Learn more about our programs below.
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Graduate Admissions
Learn more about deadlines and requirements for our Ph.D. program.

Anthropology Major
Our major covers relevant, insightful topics and pairs well with many fields of study.
Research Strength. Global Impact.
Our faculty members have research strengths in several areas of study. They are also actively involved in research projects at field sites around the world.
Browse a map of locations where UConn anthropology researchers work across the globe.
News and Events
Department News
- Emeritus Professor Merrill Singer Featured on UConn TodayEmeritus UConn Anthropology professor Merrill Singer’s research was recently highlighted in a UConn Today article titled UConn Professor Examines the Health Risks of Life on the Road. Be sure to check out Merrill’s new research on the health risks associated with long haul truck drivers.
- Where Will Adventure Take you with UConn Anthropology?Where will adventure take you with UConn Anthropology?  Check out some of our amazing summer programs: đArchaeological Field School in Armenian Prehistory đInterdisciplinary Ethnography Field School in Mauritius âField School in Contact Period Domestic and Battlefield Archaeology  Though the deadline to apply for our international summer programs has passed, there is still time […]
- Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Megan AlexanderOn Thursday, April 3rd at 1:30pm EST, (11:30am MST, 10:30am PST,) PhD student Megan Alexander will be defending her dissertation- “Care at the Threshold: Exploring Death Doula Practices in the Contemporary United States.” For access to the Webex link, contact the Department of Anthropology via email: deborah.bolnick@uconn.edu. Good luck Megan!
Upcoming Events
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Apr3Afro-Indigenous Territorial Defense in Nicaragua: Film Screening and DiscussionStudent Union12:30 PM
Anthropology in the News
Long-haul truckers play a vital role in the economy, but face a daunting array of health risks stemming from their work
The UConn Department of Anthropology studies the diversity of human experience across time and space.
Our faculty share an interest in the holistic study of humans and a curiosity about the varieties of human experience. Together we offer students valuable insights into the past, contemporary, and future world and the challenges we face today.