UTK Anthropology

@UTK_Anth doctoral student Anna Cathrine Gibbs' archaeology research took her to Italy and the opening of an undisturbed tomb from the seventh century BCE. Read more about her thrilled summer adventure: artsci.utk.edu/ut-scholar-par… #UTArtSci #CASAdvantage

One honors @UTK_Anth student and her faculty mentor finalized a project throughout 2025 to update the @McClungMuseum's permanent exhibition on Human Origins. Learn more about their collaboration on this project: artsci.utk.edu/student-facult… #UTArtSci #CASAdvantage

Researchers with UT’s Center for the Dynamics of Social Complexity (DySoC) published a new study in "npj Complexity" that challenges conventional wisdom on how city size fuels innovation. Find out what they learned: artsci.utk.edu/good-research-… #UTArtSci #CASAdvantage @UTK_Anth

Meet @UTK_Anth Assistant Teaching Professor Ehsan Lor Afshar! His research looks at displacement as the emotional experience of feeling alienated or disconnected from a place. Read Scholar Spotlight to learn more: artsci.utk.edu/scholar-spotli… #UTArtSci #CASAdvantage #ScholarSpotlight

A new, interdisciplinary study by @UTK_Anth Professor Alex Bentley and @UTKSIS Assistant Professor Ben Horne shows that higher education levels combine with experiences of warming temperatures to increase concern about climate change. Read more: artsci.utk.edu/education-warm… #UTArtSci

@UTK_Anth Teaching Professor De Ann Pendry was recently honored with an Undergraduate Mentor Award at the 2024 Faculty Awards! She excels in undergraduate mentorship, sparking curiosity in her students. Read more: bit.ly/4cjbGYp #UTArtSci #EndlessOpportunities

@UTK_Anth Associate Professor Kandace Hollenbach was honored with a Faculty Academic Outreach award for her work teaching the community about archaeology and ancient horticultural practices. Read about other winners: bit.ly/4cjbGYp #UTArtSci #EndlessOpportunities

Congratulations to @UTK_Anth PhD student, Caroline Znachko on being awarded a Graduate Student Research Award! 🏆 #UTArtSci #EndlessOpportunities

Department of Anthropology Associate Professor Kandace Hollenbach and PhD student Will Joseph led a student team in using ground-penetrating radar during a special hands-on learning opportunity! Learn more: bit.ly/4fBYu1l #UTArtSci #EndlessOpportunities @UTK_Anth

@AusHumanBiology @HumBioAssoc @AmericanAnthro @BiologicalAnth @SocStudyHumBiol @sochiab @AabaArgentina @BlackinBioAnth @ABA_AAA @AnthropoLatina @AMABasociacion @iiaunam @DPHRU_SA

UTK Anthropology is hiring a Human Biologist! @AusHumanBiology, @HumBioAssoc, @AmericanAnthro, @BiologicalAnth, @SocStudyHumBiol, @sochiab, @aabaArgentina, @BlackinBioAnth, @ABA_AAA, @AnthropoLatina, @AMABasociacion, @iiaunam apply.interfolio.com/156204

Great snap of these forensic science trailblazers and leaders (and service dog!) convening at #NIJ2024. Until next time, @UTK_Anth @BodeTechnology @TBInvestigation @RTI_Intl (and NIJ’s own Lucas!)

UTK Anthropology is hiring a Southeastern U.S. Indigenous Archaeologist. To see details and/or apply, see here: apply.interfolio.com/153174

Interested in a graduate degree in Anthropology! Come to the UTK Anthropology Open House on October 18! On Zoom and in Person! Register here: anthropology.utk.edu/news-and-event…

Today we're showcasing our Department of Anthropology, part of our College of Arts & Sciences. Dive into a world of discovery and endless opportunities with our recently launched online hub. 🔎 anthropology.utk.edu #UTArtSci #SpotlightSunday #EndlessOpportunities @UTK_Anth

Discover how ancient people lived, what they ate, and how they shaped our world. It's not just about digging up artifacts—it's about connecting with our past to understand today. Join us for a hands-on adventure into history! #UTArtSci #MajorMonday #EndlessOpportunities @UTK_Anth

Department of Anthropology Assistant Professor Kandi Hollenbach led a group of students to survey ground under a former parking lot where a section of an unknown Civil War trench was unearthed! Read more: bit.ly/45mPqt8 #UTArtSci #EndlessOpportunities @UTK_Anth