The Department of Anthropology is pleased to announce that Nathalie Sofia Martinez has been selected as a recipient of the President's Research Travel Assistance (PRTA) Award for the Fall 2026 travel cycle. The PRTA program is a competitive award that provides... Read full story

Anthropology Ph.D. student, Johnson Opeyemi Adegbola, wrote an article titled, "Living the DREAAM: Summer program a rewarding experience for UI doctoral student," which was recently featured in the News-Gazette. Johnson details what he learned from working with the nonprofit organization... Read full story

Maritza Quiñones-Rivera has retired, after 11 years of dedicated service to the Anthropology Department. She will be sorely missed.Throughout her tenure, Dr. Quiñones has been an exceptional advocate, guide, and source of encouragement for countless students. Her... Read full story