Department of Anthropology

Why does female genital mutilation remain so entrenched in parts of the globe? Bettina Shell-Duncan, professor of anthropology at UW, is quoted.

Peter Lape, UW professor of anthropology, is the man who makes sure Kennewick Man’s remains are kept safe at the museum.

UW Arts & Sciences faculty members weigh in on whether President-elect Trump's election means doomsday. 

For Thailand's royalists — and there are millions of them — King Bhumibol Adulyadej will probably long remain embedded as a potent, father-like figure. 

A UW anthropologist explores the potential impact of making PrEP, an HIV prevention drug, more available to teens.

The Marshallese community in Oregon hosted a Republic of the Marshall Islands-US Nuclear Legacy Summit over the Memorial Day weekend as part of its annual RMI Constitution Day celebrations.

Challenging perceptions about the academic contributions of men of color and student athletes.

An ancient butchering site seemed to settle a debate about when humans spread across the Americas but Donald Grayson, professor of anthropology, explains why the dates may be inaccurate.

Scuba-diving archaeologists have unearthed artifacts from an ancient butchering site that seem to settle a debate about when humans spread across the Americas.

14,550-year-old tools and bones were found in Florida. Donald Grayson, professor of anthropology at the UW, explains one potential problem.

The deep, booming voice of Benedict Cumberbatch may seem alluring to some women, but new research suggests that biologically speaking, deep masculine voices are meant to intimidate rivals.

Four University of Washington professors join 172 other academics as newly elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the group announced Wednesday.

The University of Washington has announced this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients, several come from the College of Arts & Sciences.

The UW is ramping up Indigenous learning across campus. 

New research suggests male students are also biased toward their male peers. This can undermine women's confidence and make them feel less included in their field.