Please join the Department of Anthropology for our 2025 celebration of World Anthropology Day on Monday, May 24. We will have light refreshments between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in both Old Main, in the main atrium on the second floor and outside the Arkansas Union.

What is Anthropology?

Broadly, anthropology is the study of humans through space and time. At the U of A, we approach studying anthropology in ways that highlight the breadth of the human experience. 

Our cultural anthropology faculty investigate many facets of human society and culture from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the United States. The archaeology faculty uses material remains to understand human history and prehistory. Their work spans the globe, from Africa, Asia, Latin America, to right here in Arkansas, where we also have an incredible museum and society! Finally, our biological anthropology faculty study the biology, anatomy, evolution and ecology of humans and our ancestors.

We work across the globe from Africa, Europe, as well as North and Central America. Our faculty have access to world-class resources at the U of A to study GIS, stable isotope analysis, microwear and ancient DNA. 

Join us to celebrate and learn more about anthropology courses and research opportunities!