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IUP Anthropology Program IUP Anthropology is part of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Department of Anthropology, Geospatial and Earth Sciences. degrees.

We offer undergraduate specializations in Applied Anthropology and Archaeology, and a master's degree in Applied Archaeology. Students who major in anthropology at IUP receive a solid grounding in all aspects of the discipline and are exposed to all subdisciplines in the field. While all our students receive a general degree in anthropology, they may choose to build expertise in a particular area by pursuing specialized tracks. In addition to the general anthropology track, the department also offers tracks in applied anthropology and archaeology as well as Social Science Education. We have also recently added an Honors Program to provide advanced research training and experience for many of our majors. The Master of Arts in Applied Archaeology Program was initiated in 2009 and has thus far enrolled 47 students. The program is designed to meet industry and government needs for professional archaeologists in response to recent studies by the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) that found that there is a continuing and increasing need for archaeologists with applied M.A. Most of the program’s graduates are employed in the fields of cultural resource management (CRM), historic preservation, and heritage tourism. Our graduates work for engineering and environmental firms, private archaeological companies, and state and federal agencies.

Want to learn more about what western Pennsylvania archaeology can tell us about the frontier of Pennsylvania around the...
10/11/2026

Want to learn more about what western Pennsylvania archaeology can tell us about the frontier of Pennsylvania around the time of the American Revolution? Check out this PCN program featuring IUP's Dr. Ben Ford.

Anthropology Professor, Ben Ford, will share his archeological discoveries and how they have shaped our perspective on frontier life in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

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10/11/2026

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Many people have never heard of Section 106, but it plays an important role in protecting places that matter.

Before certain federal projects move forward, Section 106 requires agencies to identify historic and cultural resources, consult with Tribes and communities, consider potential effects, and explore ways to avoid or reduce harm.

10/10/2026
10/09/2026

One more day until Archeaology Day! See you there (featuring some DHRT representation)
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10/08/2026

^What he said! Come join us on Saturday 12-3 in McElhaney Hall 🤑

10/07/2026

Come join us this Saturday, October 10th for our Annual Community Archaeology day! 12-3 pm in McElhaney Hall

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10/05/2026

Stay informed. Stay active.

Defeat Congressional Attacks on Historic Preservation The Senate plans to vote November 9 to kill the National Historic Preservation Act as we know it.For 60 years, Section 106 has made one simple promise: before the federal government harms a place that matters, it stops, looks, and listens. Most r...

AGES student, Abigail Hutchins (Applied Archaeology), selected as 2026-2027 Fusion Fellow. Abigail is the third Anthro s...
10/05/2026

AGES student, Abigail Hutchins (Applied Archaeology), selected as 2026-2027 Fusion Fellow. Abigail is the third Anthro student selected as a Fellow in the program's first two years.

Five students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania have been selected for the 2026–27 IUP Fusion Fellowship Program, advancing interdisciplinary research in the humanities and the sciences with two unique, student-led projects.

Students from Dr. Adams' Contemporary Native American Cultures class went to the Three Rivers Powwow this weekend. The w...
09/28/2026

Students from Dr. Adams' Contemporary Native American Cultures class went to the Three Rivers Powwow this weekend. The weather was great and the dancers were amazing!

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09/25/2026

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We're hiring!

PA SHPO is seeking a Historic Preservation Specialist to work on Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) consultation & collections.

This position supports programs, collection care & responsibilities connected to federal requirements and professional best practices. As a Historic Preservation Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

➡️ NAGPRA Compliance: Advise the Archaeology Curation Supervisor.
➡️ Professional Development: Participate in training and learning related to NAGPRA consultation, archaeological resources, and best practices.
➡️ Collection Care: Assist in implementing guidance for long term care and preservation of hashtag collections
➡️ Educational Materials: Prepare educational and technical materials and conduct training programs.
➡️ Digital Management: Support development and implementation of methods to manage digital archaeological collections data.
➡️ Consultation Work: Conduct consultation with indigenous partners to support reinterpretation of museum collections and exhibits.

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