BYU Anthropology

In March, the Museum of Peoples and Cultures and Department of Anthropology held one of its biggest events in their recent history. Over 500 people gathered on campus to celebrate the Tongan kava bowl donated to BYU in the 1990s. Read about the momentous event here: https://socialsciences.byu.edu/articles/kava-ceremony-turns-museum-artifact-into-living-experience-at-byu

We are thrilled to share that the American Alliance of Museums just awarded our very own Paul Stavast with a Distinguished Service Award for his exemplary work as the director of the Museum of Peoples and Cultures here at BYU. Join me in congratulating Paul on his award!

https://www.aam-us.org/2026/05/07/aam-recognizes-18-individuals-and-8-institutions-for-exemplary-work-in-the-museum-field/?utm_source=American+Alliance+of+Museums&utm_campaign=852ef3b46a-Newsletter-May7-2026-Aviso&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f06e575db6-852ef3b46a-37245333