News: Department of Anthropology

"bathtub ring" around Lake Mead
Research |

How UNLV anthropologist Jennifer Byrnes is helping improve training for forensic scientists.

U.N.L.V. Football players entering Allegiant Stadium
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.

A man stocking shelfs at the food pantry
Campus News |

A collection of news stories featuring research and accomplishment at UNLV.

A map of Arizona with tags hanging off it
Arts and Culture |

This dynamic global exhibition project is carried out locally by students from UNLV’s Department of Anthropology.

U.N.L.V. nursing student in red shirt reviewing slide sample with peer
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting research, health, and community at UNLV.

Graduates seated in red caps and gown during a previous UNLV commencement
People |

An enduring commencement tradition continues this spring as UNLV president honors seven outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Claytee White sits in a chair and gestures toward a woman sitting to her right
Arts and Culture |

A sampling of university experts who sounded off on the year’s monumental movements surrounding race, ethnicity, and gender.

A red UNLV mortarboard decorated with the words "stay the course"
Campus News |

UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield to honor four Winter 2020 graduates for their academic, research, and community impact.

Doctor collects blood sample from a baby
Research |

Social science researchers offer recommendations for navigating ethical dilemmas in studying global societies.

gallery reception
Arts and Culture |

UNLV Honors College student Nathalie Martinez reflects on the stories and impact of Latinex artists.

Representatives from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians wrap UNLV Marta Meana in a blanket as part of the tribe's gift announcement to the university.
Campus News |

A collection of news stories from February highlighting the people and research of UNLV.

u.n.l.v. professor arya udry looks at a meteorite that she is holding up to the light
Research |

A collection of stories featuring interesting discoveries driven by UNLV that have made news in 2019.