Department of Anthropology at the University of Akron

Department of Anthropology at the University of Akron The Department of Anthropology at The University of Akron, Ohio. The department recognizes the synergetic relationship between academic research and teaching.

The primary teaching mission of the Department of Anthropology is to graduate majors who are well equipped as critical thinkers, readers, and writers to participate in the globalizing world. Specifically, we seek to provide a rigorous and robust education in the holistic study of human diversity. Anthropology studies all that encompasses being human: how we evolve, how we adapt, and how we live. T

he primary research mission of the Department of Anthropology is to support faculty as they conduct active research, and contribute to scholarly exchange and knowledge development in their respective subfields. This recognition is realized in our commitment to experiential learning and undergraduate research. New students are introduced to the methods of cross-cultural comparison and experiment with a wide array of social science tools to identify and analyze patterns of cultural variation and their causes. Advanced students learn to design and undertake original field-based research in archaeological, cultural, medical, and physical anthropology.

02/09/2026

As part of the RPA Certified Field School Showcase, the University of Akron and Summit Metro Parks are offering the Community Archaeology Summer Program (CASP), running May 19–July 11, 2025. This six‑week program provides students with hands‑on training in fundamental archaeological field methods and cultural resource management.
CASP takes place on active sites within Summit Metro Parks, giving participants direct experience working on real archaeological projects in a public‑lands setting. Students gain practical skills while contributing to ongoing research and stewardship efforts across the park system.
A strong opportunity for emerging archaeologists to develop field techniques, understand CRM practices, and engage in community‑focused archaeology.

Find out more at: https://blogs.uakron.edu/cap/about/

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02/09/2026

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01/17/2026

We are looking for current email addresses of ANY student who graduated UA with Anthropology major, minor or received the field certificate in archaeology. We understand that past student email accounts were scrapped by UA due to budgetary issues. Please PM this page or any current faculty whom you know or are still in contact. We are planning an APRIL event and need to get in touch!

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