Anthropology is the study of past and present human societies.
Anthropologists are concerned with the origin, history, and future of our own species, so the field is as diverse as people are. It is one of the most wide-ranging of the academic disciplines.
If you have questions about any of our Anthropology courses (enrollment, waitlist, instructor, course syllabus from courses you've taken or other questions), please contact Mrs. Le-Thu Erazmus Campbell at lerazmus@ku.edu, ANTH Office Manager | Scheduling & Undergraduate Officer.
If you have questions about deadlines or application materials for our graduate program, please contact Corinne Butler at cebutler@ku.edu (CLAS Graduate Program Coordinator) or call 785-864-9419.
ANTH Presentations/Events:
A HUGE congratulations for our Anthropology graduating students!!!
ANTH FACULTY IN THE NEWS:
This spring during the University Research Awards ceremony, Chancellor Doug Girod celebrated some of KU's most outstanding researchers and their impact.
Jennifer Raff, associate professor of anthropology, received a University Scholarly Achievement Award. In the video, Raff talks about her research on ancient DNA and her work with indigenous communities to use DNA to better understand their histories.
ANTH STUDENTS IN THE NEWS:
Kiera Eckhardt, ANTH doctoral student, recently published a book which can be found on Amazon.com.
The University of Kansas has awarded 13 students with honors that recognize community engagement, leadership and academics. The University Awards, among the most prestigious awards presented at KU, were established to recognize students who embody service excellence, dedication or whose academic achievements are stellar.
The Alexis F. Dillard Student Involvement Award
This award goes to two graduating students who have unselfishly contributed to the university through campus involvement. It was established in 1993 by Dillard’s family and friends to remember and honor him.
Aarthi Aruna is a senior in behavioral neuroscience with minors in Spanish and anthropology from Overland Park.
“KU has given me so much. Not only have I been introduced to (campus organizations), but I have met fantastic friends and mentors who have helped me along the way and shaped the person I am,” Aruna said. “The community I met at KU made me realize that this is where I want to be forever. I want to attend the KU School of Medicine, volunteer in every stage of my life, and give back to the University of Kansas in any way I can.”
FACULTY PRESENTATIONS:
SUMMER 2025 PUBLICATIONS:
FALL 2025 ARCH ROADSHOW to the ROCKY MOUNTAINS
We're announcing the next ANTH 311Archaeology Roadshow to the Rocky Mountains course. This is a fun, hands-on, experiential course that looks at the archaeology and natural environment (geology, plants, and animals) of the Rocky Mountains. If you like archaeology, camping, hiking, and being outdoors this is a course you have to take!
Key information is on the flyer, but in a nutshell:
Trip Dates: July 31-August 14, 2025 with an on-campus orientation, July 30, 2025.
ANTH 311 3-credits for Fall 2025 semester: KU tuition and fees for 3 credit hours, plus a $749 (pays for transportation and camping and rafting fees).
How to get signed up! We have 3 spots remaining. As soon as you have decided to register, let Dr. Kelly Graf (graf@ku.edu) know to get your name on the registration list.