News: Department of Anthropology
![Daniel Benyshek and Sharon Young](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/dl_D68986_30_0.jpg?itok=OEO02_NW)
First clinical study of its kind finds no benefit for women who eat their placenta as a source of needed iron after giving birth.
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From finances to energy, health care, and more, UNLV graduate student researchers are asking important questions about America’s future.
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Debra Martin, winner of the 2015 Harry Reid Silver State Research Award, reveals that the answers about our darkest impulses can sometimes be found within what remains.
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UNLV's chief academic officer on how she'll use her archaeology training to figure out how the pieces fit together at UNLV.
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UNLV anthropology professor receives award for research that is highly regarded and responsive to the needs of the state.
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Chase, archaeologist and current vice provost at University of Central Florida, will take over as UNLV's chief academic officer May 1.
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By illuminating a dark period in human evolutionary history, a UNLV scientist gets his turn in the spotlight.
![Peter Gray and his dog Puppers](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/nc_D68773_17.jpg?itok=ao6AkHvc)
UNLV-led anthropology study finds dog owners more attractive to potential mates.
![Erin Azua](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/articles/main-images/D70334_18_newscenter_0.jpg?itok=PGrGUb5a)
The third-place recipient of the Classified Employee of the Year Award, Erin Azua was lauded for the gentle and caring disposition she displays when interacting with students.
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Five UNLV students selected for prestigious international scholarship program.
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A 2.8-million-year-old jawbone fills in section missing from human evolution’s timeline.
![Brian Villmoare holds a replica of the Ledi-Geraru jawbone](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/releases/main-images/01_D70083_18_Main_0_0.jpg?itok=2oxTz291)
UNLV anthropologist and international research team find African fossil, publish findings in March 4 issue of "Science."