News: Department of Anthropology

Jennifer Byrnes sits at desk with skull on it
People |

Jennifer Byrnes’ work has helped resolve unidentified and missing person cases, filling critical gaps in service and expertise.

Virginia Smercina stands at entrance of Graduate Commons
People |

The soon-to-be two-time UNLV alumna is helping graduate students find their voice and advocate for themselves.

two women and one man working in UNLV Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Lab
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Faculty and students from the Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Lab help solve missing persons cases.

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Campus News |

A collection of the top news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

Two male and one female students sitting at desks wearing virtual reality headsets
Campus News |

From trips to Peru and an alien zoo, UNLV faculty lead students on learning journeys via the university’s newest immersive learning tools.

First day of classes.
Campus News |

The top news stories starring university students and staff.

UNLV professor Brian Villmoare (right, in blue shirt) working at the Ledi-Geraru research site.
Research |

UNLV anthropologist and international research team find Ethiopian fossils; details published in Aug. 13 Nature paper.

Campus beauty.
Campus News |

A collection of the most prominent news stories from last month featuring UNLV staff and students.

person standing with choice to go left, right, or straight
Research |

New UNLV-led study models thousands of generations to find out why animals – including humans – evolved to prefer short-term gains over more fruitful long-term benefits.

Undergrad researcher Benjamin Sabir helps H. Jeremy Cho examine an atmospheric water harvesting device. (Jeff Scheid/UNLV)
Campus News |

A monthly roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV staff and students.

man leaning on wall painted with bright colors
People |

The College of Science Alumnus of the Year has taken a learning-by-doing approach as a professor and now dean at the College of Southern Nevada.

woman standing outside in front of pond and bushes
People |

Though she didn't become a marine biologist, the Graduate College Alumna of the Year charted a course that now supports researchers.