Department of Anthropology - University at Buffalo

Students in Turkey.

Students in Turkey.

Become globally engaged

6/8/15

Students interested in developing their interests outside the classroom often participate in international field schools and study abroad experiences to further their understanding of the human condition in different contexts.

Students conducting archaeological fieldwork.

Students conducting archaeological fieldwork.

Develop prominent research

6/8/15

The research done by faculty and graduate students is widely recognized through articles published in major disciplinary journals and prestigious fellowships and grants awarded.

Comparative Primate Lab.

Comparative Primate Lab.

Discover your passion

9/12/16

The department embraces scholarship incorporating and intersecting with other disciplines, allowing students the opportunity to cultivate a personalized approach to their work.

Spring 2025 Undergraduate Courses

Anthropology Open House - November 15

Spring 2025 Graduate Courses

Anthropology Office Hours

The Department of Anthropology is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.

Anthropology lies at the intersection of the humanities and life sciences, and our program incorporates perspectives from this broad spectrum of knowledge and forms of inquiry.

What We Do

Anthropology is the study of humanity, from biological, cultural and historical perspectives.

MEET OUR STUDENTS

"Hearing the professor's excitement out loud solidified that, yes, I could do this and I am definitely not the only one."
12/18/18
Caitlin Cole-Conroy
Vice President, Anthropology Student Association Club
Anthropology Major
"Archaeology offers the possibility of working in the lab, teaching and conducting field research."
12/18/18
Hans Harmsen, PhD '16
Anthropology PhD Alum
"The internship requirement was the most useful part of the program for my professional development. Interning allowed me to gain collections specific training and to build a network which was key in getting a job in the field. It cannot be stressed enough how important interning and volunteering are to pursuing a career in the museum field."
1/13/20
Kristin Hatch
Critical Museum Studies
"The Anthropology Department at UB is a great place to build a strong foundation through courses, pursue your research interests through the guidance of your professors...and to find a network of friends who will support you throughout the challenges of earning a PhD."
12/18/18
Laura Levon Brady
PhD Candidate in Cultural Anthropology
"The Critical Museum Studies Program is an ideal avenue for students who have a passion for museums and arts institutions, especially for those who seek to communicate the relevance between heritage and community through new forms of engagement."
8/28/20
Christopher Moore
Critical Museum Studies
"The CMS program gave me a platform to accomplish my dream of working in a museum. Through the program's fieldwork requirement, I was able to gain real-world experience at my internship and build relationships which ultimately led to my appointment at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City."
1/3/20
Melissa Ellis
Critical Museum Studies
"The UB Department of Anthropology offers a wide variety of courses with faculty who are experts on myriad of subjects, allowing graduate students to become holistic anthropologists."
5/11/18
Brittany Kenyon
PhD Candidate in Physical Anthropology

Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty are productive scholars who are actively engaged in the discipline.

11/13/24 Learn more about our faculty

NEWS AND EVENTS