EKU Anthropology

01/14/2026

Always so proud of our majors!

Nadia Grullon is a dual major student studying Spanish and Anthropology. When asked to reflect on her decision to join El Centro and double major, this is what she shared: When I first arrived at EKU in 2022, I thought I’d come and go without forming many connections. But when I joined the Spanish...

07/07/2025

Read our most recent newsletter celebrating our students and faculty!

Check out this US Letter designed by Amanda Green.

06/15/2025

https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/northern-ky/news/2025/06/13/eku-archaeology-day

Eastern Kentucky University hosted its first public "Archaeology Day." Students are combing through the land which will eventually be a sports park.

06/13/2025

https://www.wkyt.com/2025/06/13/eku-unveils-archaeological-discoveries-region/

Students and staff have spent the last few weeks doing fieldwork at the site of the new Richmond Sports Complex.

06/02/2025

EKU’s Anthropology Program will host our first Public Archaeology Day with the City of Richmond!

Join us Friday June 13 at the new Richmond Sports Complex to
learn what our students have discovered about our region’s history! We will offer two sessions: 10:00-11:00 am or 2:00-3:00 pm.

Tours will take approximately 1 hour.

Please register here to receive a map and details on where to park.

THIS EVENT IS FREE!

Perfect for adults and children over 5! Please plan for the
weather, rain or sunshine. We hope to see you there!

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04/23/2025

Today is EKU Giving Day. Consider supporting our Anthropology majors through a direct donation to the Caleb J. Keyes Memorial Scholarship, created with a generous donation by Caleb's parents to honor Caleb's legacy and love of learning. This scholarship supports Anthropology students pursuing experiential learning, such as archaeology field schools, primate field schools, and education abroad. Thank you!
go.eku.edu/give-Anthropology

04/17/2025

English and LCAS students, make sure to head to the Spring Picnic April 23rd! We are here to celebrate YOU!

It will be held at 12:30pm behind McCreary and Beckham.

04/17/2025

Join us Anthropology Majors for our end of year celebration!

English and LCAS students, make sure to head to the Spring Picnic April 23rd! We are here to celebrate YOU!

It will be held at 12:30pm behind McCreary and Beckham.

04/05/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17qZ2PfZna/

Due to inclement weather, the Descendants Gathering is rescheduled for next Saturday, April 12th. We hope to see you here!

03/27/2025

EKU’s SNAP Benefits Initiative Earns Transformational Leadership Award - this story features Dr. Green and the entire project benefited from the work of many Anthropology research assistants!

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has been recognized for its commitment to student success and basic needs accessibility, receiving a Transformational Leadership Award at the Council on Postsecondary Education’s (CPE) Student Success Summit in February. EKU was specifically honored for its innova...