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Anthropology is the integrative study of human beings around the world, both present and past. Within this broad field of study, UNLV anthropology represents archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology. Departmental themes highlight adaptive strategies; food and nutrition; parenting, childhood, and development; and sexuality, romance, gender, and identity.

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How Did Humans End Up Smooching on the Lips? It May Have Started Out With a 21-Million-Year-Old Kiss

Nov. 21, 2025 | Smithsonian Magazine
When was the first kiss? Over 17 million years ago, a study suggests.

Nov. 19, 2025 | Washington Post
Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate

Sep. 15, 2025 | Associated Press

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Dec. 1, 2025
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Nov. 19, 2025

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Prospective anthropologist, get to know us! The following links will take you through a virtual tour of the Department of Anthropology facilities and the UNLV campus.

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UNLV Anthropology Welcomes Fall 2026 Applications for Graduate School

See faculty advisors seeking graduate students interested in obtaining MA and Ph.D. degrees in Archaeology, Biological, and Sociocultural Anthropology.

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