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Graduate Program Virtual Open House
You are invited to attend our virtual Open House on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 12 pm (EST). During this session you will learn about the graduate programs in anthropology at UMD, as well as general information on graduate training and career paths in anthropology. The Director of Graduate Studies (Dr.
ANTHRO+ Student Conference
PASA invites students to submit an abstract for a 10 to 12-minute presentation or digital submission of an ethnographic photograph with 2-3 sentences for the upcoming hybrid conference on Saturday, March 2, 2024. If you would like to present in person, the conference takes place in the University of Maryland, College Park.
Dr. Joseph Richardson Jr. Becomes Record 69th UMD Faculty Member in National Academies
A University of Maryland professor best known for his work studying the effect of urban gun violence on Black youths and young men was elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
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Dr. Stephen Brighton Leads Study Abroad Program: “The Archaeology of Early Modern Ireland"
This summer, Dr. Stephen Brighton led a study abroad program "The Archaeology of Early Modern Ireland" where students flew to Ireland to expand on their studies of Anthropology in a different setting. Recently featured in a BSOS article, read more here!
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Student & Alumni Profiles
Amber Ketchum, PhD Student
Hi! I'm Amber, and I am coming to the department with a master's of science in anthrozoology.
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Emilia Guevara, Ph.D., 2023
Name: Emilia Guevara Degree: Ph.D. in Sociocultural Anthropology Hometown: Arlington, Virginia and Mexico City, Mexico
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Nina St. Hillaire, B.S., 2023
Name: Nina St. Hillaire Degree: B.S. in Anthropology, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Hometown: Ellicott City, Maryland
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Amanda Stapleton, M.A.A student
Amanda Stapleton is a first-year graduate student pursuing a master's degree in medical and environmental anthropology. Dr. Christina Getrich and Dr. L. Jen Shaffer jointly advise her.
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Kate O'Sullivan, M.A.A student
Kate O'Sullivan is a first-year graduate student pursuing a master's in historical archaeology. Dr.
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Emma Weikert, B.S. and M.A.A student
Emma is the Department of Anthropology's first student to enroll in our brand-new 4+1 BS/MAA program!
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