Meet Our Students

Our students are conducting exciting research around the globe and right here in Western New York. Explore a small selection of their experiences both in the field and in the classroom.

"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
"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 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
"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 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