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Anthropology undergraduate Naa Dromo Korley nominated for 2020 Scholar Athlete Award
Incoming Anthropology undergraduate Naa Dromo Korley was nominated for the 2020 Athlete Award presented by The Columbus Dispatch & Encova Insurance. The Columbus Dispatch & Encova…
Statement and Resources from The Department of Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology is deeply saddened by the circumstances surrounding the death of George Floyd and the continued systemic violence inflicted upon people of color.…
Dr. Erin Moore to join Anthropology Department, Fall 2020
In the fall of 2019, the Department of Anthropology, in collaboration with the Department of History conducted a search for the Asseff Chair in the Anthropology and History of Medicine. The…
Taylor Tomu co-authors a children's book about COVID-19
Talking to children about the ongoing pandemic is not an easy task. Fortunately, there are tools to help. Graduate student and biological anthropologist Taylor Tomu co-authored a free digital book…
Congratulations to the Graduates of 2020!
On Sunday, May 3, The Ohio State University will be hosting a virtual commencement for the Class of 2020. At this time, the Department of Anthropology is excited to graduate 54 undergraduates from…
Clark Larsen elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The Academy of Arts & Sciences--founded in 1780 by John Adams, John Hancock, and 60 others--is a prestigious organization that serves as both an honorary society and an independent research…
Leigh Oldershaw receives Graduate Student Award for Distinguished Service
During Tuesday afternoon’s monthly board meeting (on Zoom!) for the Anthropology Public Outreach Program (APOP), included two unexpected guests: the Department of Anthropology Chair, Dr. Kris…
Chelsea Hunter awarded NSF REG grant
Offered by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Research Experience for Graduates (REG) grant provides supplemental funding to support the cost of a “Cultural Anthropology student’s closely…
Mark Anthony Arceño Discusses Vineyard Research
As part of his dissertation work, Ph.D. candidate Mark Anthony Arceño has been conducting research since February 2018 in central Ohio on winegrowers' experiences with environmental change. In the…