The University of Iowa Department of Anthropology news, events, and announcements
The types of information we publish on this page include
Brown Bag and colloquium events and other lectures given by anthropologists in UI venues
Recent publications by faculty and students
Awards or large grants presented to faculty and students
Newly admitted graduate students/faculty to our department, and also news on our majors who have been accepted into graduate programs elsewhere
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05/06/2026
Help us celebrate Anthropology and Global Health Studies graduates and annual scholarship recipients TOMORROW (MAY 7) in 112 Macbride from 3-4pm!
Refreshments (and department swag) will be provided!
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Victoria Priola has successfully defended her doctoral dissertation, entitled "Tracing the Threads of Copper Age Textile Production: From Fragmented Loom Weights to Regional Interactions in Southwestern Iberia," and will be awarded her PhD this semester.
Congratulations, Dr. Priola!
04/13/2026
USEL deadline is Friday, April 17!
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The Department of Anthropology is offering scholarships for undergraduate students to support experiential learning opportunities such as field schools, internships, or study abroad.
Application deadline is April 17, 2026.
04/13/2026
NAISP deadline is Friday, April 17!
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The Department of Anthropology is offering scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate a commitment to partnering with and supporting Native American and Indigenous communities.
Application deadline is April 17, 2026.
04/06/2026
Pop Up Shop closes tomorrow!
https://undergroundshirts.com/groups/iowa-anthropology-apparel-sale
04/03/2026
Attention students! The Department of Anthropology is offering scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate a commitment to partnering with and supporting Native American and Indigenous communities.
Application deadline is April 17, 2026.
04/03/2026
Attention students!
The Department of Anthropology is offering scholarships for undergraduate students to support experiential learning opportunities such as field schools, internships, or study abroad.
Application deadline is April 17, 2026.
04/02/2026
Summer registration is open!
6-week Session 1=
Cultural Anthropology (ANTH:1101:0EXW)
[Approved GE: Social Sciences, Values and Society]
6-week Session 2=
World Archaeology (ANTH:1201:0001)
[Approved GE: Historical Perspectives]
04/01/2026
1 week left! Check out our Pop Up Online Store through Underground Printing!
https://undergroundshirts.com/groups/iowa-anthropology-apparel-sale
The shop will remain open until Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Midnight EST. Orders may be shipped directly to customers or picked up from the Department of Anthropology office in Macbride Hall.