anthropology

Anthropology

Our mission is to produce knowledgeable learners and social agents who have a self-reflective sense of their potential contributions to the enhancement of the human condition.

Veerendra Lele

Veerendra Lele , Associate Professor, Chair of Anthropology, Assistant Coach, Women’s S…

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Nancy Welu , Academic Administrative Assistant

Upcoming Events

Mar.

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'Hyperextension: How Cambodian Dancers Navigate Precarity'

The Global Studies Seminar presents Celia Tuchman-Rosta.

7:00pm

Students who graduate with an Anthropology major become teachers, lawyers, urban planners, investment bankers, public health specialists, and counselors, among many other professions.

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‘Special place in world history’

With a big assist from Denison scholars, the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks becomes the first Ohio site to earn UNESCO World Heritage status.

Students and faculty at McDermott's Castle

Unearthing the secrets of a medieval Irish castle

Denison students are helping to solve the mystery surrounding Ireland’s McDermott’s Castle, an ancient home of kings.

Jake Gunther ’22

The Payoff

Newspaper intern Jake Gunther ’22 finds the rewards of taking chances.

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Lisa Coleman ’88 named new president of Adler University

Coleman will support Adler's focus on producing graduates prepared to address the world's complex challenges.

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Denison professor explores the ethics of undergraduate research

In a new study, Prof. Shiri Noy concludes institutional review boards can be helpful in undergraduate research ethics.

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