The Department of Anthropology’s Equity and Inclusion Committee proudly presents the 2025 Year in Review Newsletter. Made by department anthropologists, for department anthropologists. This newsletter celebrates publications and presentations, grants and fellowships, upcoming conferences, social events, and more! To access the newsletter, click on the following link. UConn Anthropology Department — 2025 Year in Review […]
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What Happens When Local Hospitals Stops Delivering Babies?
Anthropology and Molecular and Cell Biology student Bryce Turner has been featured in the UConn Today. He is studying in the FastTrack Master of Public Health program as well as the Experimental Anthropology Lab. Turner ’26 who wants to work in the area of health care policy – particularly behavioral health policy – says the […]
Brown Bag Series – Fall 2025
The UConn Anthropology Department Equity and Inclusion Commitee proudly hosted our first Brown Bag of Fall 2025! Panel 1, “What Does Anthropology Mean to Us,” featured an engaging discussion with Kate Reinhart, Nellychris, Matthew, and Shakil, moderated by Harshani. The conversation sparked thoughtful questions and reflections from attendees across departments, including our undergraduate and graduate students, […]
In Memoriam: Jane Goodall
The Department of Anthropology honors the memory of Jane Goodall. Her extensive research with chimpanzees has set her apart as one of the world’s most influential primatologist. For more information on her impact and legacy, check out the following obituary “Jane Goodall Changed How We See Ourselves“, written by Dimitris Xygalatas.
Pandemic Journaling Project Reminds Universities of their Impact
‘Universities can be both a window into stuff that’s happening and a door to new ways of asking and reflecting’
Congratulations to Anthropology Graduate Student Danielle Nadeau!
The Department of Anthropology is proud to congratulate graduate student Danielle Nadeau on receiving a prestigious award from the National Institute of Social Sciences (NISS). This honor recognizes Danielle’s outstanding contributions and promise in the field of social sciences. Her research reflects a strong commitment to impactful, innovative scholarship, and we are thrilled to see […]
Dr. Merrill Singer honored in Anthropology News
Dr. Merrill Singer was recently honored by two of his former students, Dr.’s Bayla Ostrach and Shir Lerman Ginsburg. https://www.anthropology-news.org/articles/merrill-charles-singer/
All Together Now
That connection you feel with fellow fans at the game? It’s even more powerful than you think. By Dimitris Xygalatas Each time the Huskies win another championship, it is not just the team’s performance that galvanizes UConn Nation; it is the collective experience of fans chanting in unison in Gampel or at Rentschler, celebrating together in […]
In Memoriam: Merrill Singer
The UConn Department of Anthropology mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Merrill Singer. Professor Singer joined the department in 2007 after serving for 25 years as Director of Research, among other leadership roles at the Hispanic Health Council in Hartford, Connecticut. A prolific researcher, dedicated community organizer, and renowned critical medical anthropologist, Professor Singer’s publications […]
Congratulations, anthropology graduates!
Congrats to all of our graduating seniors and PhD students! We wish you the best of luck on this next chapter!