Dr. Julie Lesnik discusses research on human evolution and edible insects
Mar 31, 2017
Julie Lesnik, assistant professor in anthropology at Wayne State University discussed the nutritional value of bugs and connection with huma...
Ethnography Lab hosts viewing of new film
Mar 28, 2017
Appalachian State’s anthropology department’s ethnography lab premiered a rough cut of their new film, “At the Foot of the Beast,” on Mar...
Anthropology Alumnus Christopher Moore (B.S. '97) publishes article in Nature
Mar 13, 2017
Anthropology Alumnus Christopher Moore (B.S. '97) publishes article in Nature on platinum anomaly in North American sedimentary sequences....
Dr. Susan Lappan awarded Fulbright grant for primate research in Southeast Asia
Mar 13, 2017
March 13, 2017Dr. Susan Lappan awarded Fulbright grant for primate research in Southeast AsiaBy: Savannah ClemmonsBoone, N.C.- Dr. Susan Lappan of the...
Anthropology alumna Caroline Federal wins best dissertation prize at London School of Economics
Jan 14, 2017
Anthropology alumna Caroline Federal (2012) has been awarded the prize for "Best Dissertation" in the Masters of Science in Comparative Politics progr...
Dr. Gregory Reck quoted in German newspaper story on football in the U.S.A.
Jan 4, 2017
In the wake of the success of his latest book, American Soccer: History, Culture, Class (co-authored with Dr. Bruce Dick), Dr. Gregory Reck ...
Dr. Gregory Reck and colleauge, Dr. Dinesh Paudel, publish piece in truth-out.org on research in Nepal
Dec 12, 2016
While international attention is focused on the recent devastation wrought by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti and other Caribbean areas, the hyper-short-te...
Anthropology of Environmental Justice class takes engaged learning field trip to Halifax County
Nov 21, 2016
Dr. Dana Powell's Anthropology of Environmental Justice course spent two days on an engaged learning field trip to Halifax County, North Carolin...
Dr. Gregory Reck and colleague Dr. Dinesh Paudel (Sustainable Development) publish report on Nepal
Sep 28, 2016
Dr. Gregory Reck of the Department of Anthropology and his colleague Dr. Dinesh Paudel (Department of Sustainable Development) have published a report...
Dr. Gregory Reck receives AAUP Chapter's Academic Freedom Award
Sep 20, 2016
The AAUP Chapter of Appalachian State University singled out Gregory Reck’s career-long defense of academic freedom and shared governance, his suppo...