Anthropology
Discovering Ina Jane Doe
Amy Michael, assistant professor of anthropology and director of UNH’s Forensic Anthropology Identification and Recovery Lab, and true crime podcaster Laurah Norton (“The Fall Line”) have been joining forces to work on cold cases since 2018. Their latest collaboration is Norton’s first book, “Lay... Read More-
02/22/24
Anthropology Researcher Helps Unearth Major Site in Andes
UNH postdoctoral researcher Alex Putnam-Garcia was part of the team that excavated one of the earliest-known circular plaza sites in the Americas. -
02/07/23
Retracing Colonists’ Spread into Great Bay
Researchers are using an innovative tactic to reveal the decision-making behind the early English colonists' movements into Great Bay. -
02/07/23
Gilman Scholarships Send Eight Students Abroad
Eight UNH students will set out for global destinations this spring as recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, immersing... -
02/06/23
Passings: Emeritus of Anthropology Charles Bolian
UNH remembers archaeologist dedicated to New Hampshire history.
Recent Stories
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10/03/18 - Boston 25 News: Rising Sea Level Threatening History Up and Down New England CoastAnthropologist Meghan Howey talks to Boston 25 about her research on sea-level rise and vulnerable historic sites. Read More
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09/24/18 - Seacoastonline.com: UNH anthropology students visit SAACCUNH students visit Seacoast African American Cultural Center, view exhibit curated by their professor, Casey Golomski. Read More
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09/17/18 - Public History at Crooked TreeA UNH anthropologist leads the creation of a Belize archaeology museum and cultural heritage center. Read More
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08/07/18 - Full Slate of FulbrightsA record number of applicants from UNH have been named 2018 Fulbright Scholars. Read More
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07/17/18 - U.S. News & World Report: Volunteers Search for History in Dover at Archaeological DigAnthropology professor Meghan Howey, students and volunteers conduct archaeological research in Dover, N.H. Read More
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07/17/18 - Searching for History at 1654 Meetinghouse SiteAnthropology professor Meghan Howey, students and volunteers conducted archaeological research in Dover, N.H. at the site of the Second Meeting House of the First Parish Church,... Read More
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12/13/17 - Washington Post: A Teacher Gets Her Dream Job in Paris: Is It All She Expected?Anthropology grad Erin Thesing has started a new chapter in her teaching career. Read More
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12/08/17 - Refugee and Immigrant Experience, Documentary and Talk"Prof. Sara Withers screened and discussed the documentary film "Uprooted: Heartache and Hope in New Hampshire" at Nashua Community College (NCC). The documentary was based on... Read More
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11/08/17 - Public HumanitiesSix College of Liberal Arts faculty members presented on UNH’s innovative public humanities fellows program at the National Humanities Conference, held Nov. 2-5, 2017, in Boston,... Read More
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10/31/17 - Opportunity vs Reality: International students and the American college experience by Nick DaviniNick Davini (ANTH '18) has a paper and webinar presentation posted on UNH Navitas. Nick used anthropological research and concepts to explore the experiences of Chinese... Read More