News: Department of Anthropology

Daniel Benyshek
Campus News |

The largest study of its kind found mothers who consumed their placenta passed on no harm to their newborn babies.

esports arena competition
Campus News |

Esport championship, an Oprah Moment, and a (somewhat) daring neurologist — News from around campus

man at the top of a valley
People |

Archaeologist Alan Simmons retires after 25 years of bringing the depth of time and big perspective to UNLV.

Portrait of anthropology professor Debra Martin a classroom.
People |

Anthropology professor Debra Martin, a 2018 Distinguished Professor, finds the evidence of violence throughout human culture.

Portrait of Peter Gray, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Campus News |

First of its kind study looked at UNLV’s 8-Bit team as it readies for Mountain West Showdown against Boise State University.

UNLV campus
Research |

Three faculty garner 2018 Barrick Scholar Awards for their extensive research achievements.

Researchers Dan Benyshek and Sharon Young
Campus News |

Research finds that consuming encapsulated placentas has little to no effect on postpartum mood and maternal bonding; detectable changes shown in hormones.

Student giving a presentation
Research |

A unique teaching model at UNLV engages students in the classroom and empowers them beyond it.

man giving presentation
Research |

Meet three UNLV graduate students pursuing their passions through research and making a big impact in their fields.

Kendra Patterson is studying abroad in China this semester with support from a scholarship.
Campus News |

Learn from UNLV students who just landed prestigious scholarships to study in Asia, Central America, and Europe.

Alyssa Crittenden portrait
Research |

What do a heist thriller, the evolving human diet, water quality, consumer behavior, literature, and Mars have in common? All were the foundation of research awards UNLV faculty gar-nered this year.

Diane Chase speaking with a group
People |

UNLV’s chief academic officer on her first year here and the changes to come.