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Dr. Christina Verano Sornito named Fulbright Scholar for 2020
Dr. Christina Verano Sornito, assistant professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Anthropology, has been awarded a 2019–20 re...
Dr. Thomas R. Whyte featured in Appalachian Today for toad research
Dr. Tom Whyte likes to dig in the dirt — and solve old mysteries while he’s at it. As a professor in Appalachian’s Department of Anthropolo...
Dr. Cameron Gokee awarded NSF grant to conduct research in Bandafassi
Dr. Cameron Gokee awarded NSF grant to conduct archaeological research in Bandafassi — a West African ‘shatter zone’ Edited by Jessica...
Dr. Susan Lappan featured in UNC System release on Fulbright awards
Dr. Susan Lappan spent much of last year in Malaysia. In the mornings, the gibbons—small Asian apes hidden in the treetops—would serenade her with...
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Faculty Spotlights
Dr. Thomas R. Whyte featured in Appalachian Today for toad research
Dr. Tom Whyte likes to dig in the dirt — and solve old mysteries while he’s at it. As a professor in Appalachian’s Department of Anthropolo...
Dr. Timothy J. Smith receives UNC Board of Governors Campus Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Timothy J. Smith has received one of the 2019-2020 UNC Board of Governors Campus Excellence in Teaching Awards. This is the second of these awards...
Dr. Dana E. Powell awarded Cornell University SOH Fellowship
Dr. Dana E. Powell has been selected for a Cornell University Society for the Humanities (SOH) Fellowship for the 2019–20 academic year [r...
Alumni Spotlights
Aric Thoresen ('16) on combining anthropology and teaching
After Aric Thoresen received his degree in anthropology from Appalachian State University in 2016, he travelled throughout Latin America and became TE...
Neeshell Bradley-Lewis ('19) featured for graduate work at University of Delaware
Anthropology alum, Neeshell Bradley-Lewis, featured for graduate work at University of Delaware...
Caroline Noel ('13) wins NSF Fellowship for study at the University of Virginia
Appalachian State University alumnae, Caroline Noel ’13 has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellow...
News
Anthropology faculty bring Hostile Terrain 94 Exhibit to Appalachian State University
August – September 2021Sponsored by the Dean’s Office of the College of Arts and Sciences Organized by the Department of AnthropologySpecial thank...
Anthropology major, Edgar Villeda, awarded Rachel Carson Council Fellowship
Edgar Villeda, a senior majoring in Anthropology (BS) - biological anthropology from Selma, has been awarded a fellowship with the Rach...
The Department welcomes Dr. Krista A. Lewis
The Department welcomes Dr. Krista A. Lewis, who joins the faculty on July 1, 2021. Dr. Lewis is coming to Appalachian State from the University of Ar...
Welcome our new Administrative Support Specialist, Anna Brown
Welcome our new Administrative Support Specialist, Anna Brown...
Ricki Draper ('19) featured in LiKEN story on water affordability
Ricki Draper ('19) featured in LiKEN story on water affordability https://likenknowledge.org/2021/03/05/how-much-is-a-glass-of-water/...
Aric Thoresen ('16) on combining anthropology and teaching
After Aric Thoresen received his degree in anthropology from Appalachian State University in 2016, he travelled throughout Latin America and became TE...