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Department of Anthropology

Discover what it means to be human by exploring cultures, evolution and societies across the globe and through time.

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Anthropology invites students to explore human history, culture, language, and biology through coursework, research, and hands-on field experiences. Students can take introductory courses in anthropology and gain practical training through the Field Archaeology Certificate. With opportunities for fieldwork, lab analysis, and public engagement, the department offers pathways for students interested in archaeology, cultural resource management, museum work, and related careers.

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Build real-world skills through fieldwork and research while exploring how students create meaningful change in communities.

University of Akron archaeology field school students screen soil for artifacts alongside an instructor at an outdoor dig site.

Field Archaeology Certificate

Hands-on training in excavation, lab methods, and cultural resource management (CRM) practices.

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Schneider Park burial site

Archaeology in Action

Students uncover stories through fieldwork, gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for careers in archaeology and preservation.

Akron to memorialize forgotten souls under Schneider Park. - Akron Beacon Journal

Statue of John R. Buchtel on The University of Akron campus

Meet Our Faculty

Meet the people behind anthropology at Akron. Explore faculty and staff and discover their teaching, research, and expertise.

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Anthropology News

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Unearthing ancient supply chains: anthropologists explore luxury pottery trade in the Assyrian Empire

Dr. Timothy Matney used advanced analysis to uncover the origins and trade of elite Neo-Assyrian pottery, revealing ancient supply chain sophistication 2,600 years ago.