News: Department of Anthropology
A unique teaching model at UNLV engages students in the classroom and empowers them beyond it.
Meet three UNLV graduate students pursuing their passions through research and making a big impact in their fields.
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Learn from UNLV students who just landed prestigious scholarships to study in Asia, Central America, and Europe.
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What do a heist thriller, the evolving human diet, water quality, consumer behavior, literature, and Mars have in common? All were the foundation of research awards UNLV faculty gar-nered this year.
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UNLV’s chief academic officer on her first year here and the changes to come.
McNair/AANAPISI programs for low-income, first-generation students matches undergrads with faculty mentors that share their focus and goals.
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Drawing on community partnerships developed with Yup’ik Eskimo villagers, a new book combines research with indigenous perspectives to create a comprehensive understanding of colonialism in Alaska.
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UNLV joint study finds that elusive sleep patterns as humans age may have evolved to ensure safety.
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From professional reasons to personal connections, faculty across campus share why they’re fond of certain works they penned.
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Oral health of modern day African tribe transitioning from hunting and gathering to agricultural diet challenges long held presumptions about our Stone Age ancestors.
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Francisco Menendez and Alyssa Crittenden have been recognized for their efforts, which extend beyond the bounds of our campus.
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UNLV's new School of Medicine takes innovative approach to teaching human anatomy with interactive imaging technology.