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Aaron Su presents Post-Fieldwork Talk to Department of Anthropology
April 10, 2024

Aaron Su, fifth-year graduate student in Anthropology, presented his post-fieldwork talk to the Department of Anthropology community on April 10th.

Aaron’s dissertation is tentatively titled, “Indigenizing ‘Self-Sufficiency’: Participatory Design and Conflicting Ethical Futures in a…

Anthropology Manager Joe Capizzi honored for his ten years of service to the University
April 3, 2024

Our very own Anthropology Manager, Joe Capizzi, was honored on April 2, 2024 by the Office of Human Resources for his ten years of service to the University.

Joe has been with Princeton University since 2013, starting in the Industrial…

“The New Brownies' Book,” featuring an essay by Laurence Ralph, wins NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Nonfiction
April 1, 2024

The New Brownies' Book, featuring an essay “Time Capsules” by Laurence Ralph, won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Nonfiction.

“Inspired by the groundbreaking work of W. E. B. Du Bois, this beautiful collection brings together an outstanding roster of Black creative voices to honor, celebrate, and foster Black…

Professor J. Kēhaulani Kauanui joins the Department of Anthropology and the Effron Center for the Study of America
April 1, 2024

With great excitement, we welcome Professor J. Kēhaulani Kauanui to Princeton University. Kauanui is jointly appointed with the Department of Anthropology and the Effron Center for the Study of America. She is a groundbreaking scholar who specializes in Indigenous Studies and is…

Amadeus Harte and Yanping Ni Present Fieldwork Proposals to Department of Anthropology
March 28, 2024

Amadeus Harte and Yanping Ni, third-year graduate students in Anthropology, presented their fieldwork proposals to the Department of Anthropology community on March 29th. 

Amadeus Harte's fieldwork proposal is titled,…

Thalia Gigerenzer on Love and Intimacy in the Digital Age
March 28, 2024

The Daily Princetonian featured a podcast with Anthropology's Lecturer Thalia Gigerenzer. In the podcast episode, Love and Intimacy in the Digital Age, Brains, Black Holes, and Beyond sits down with Dr. Gigerenzer on the impact of technology and dating apps on modern interpretations of intimacy…

Anthropology Open House for Class of 2026
March 28, 2024

On Wednesday, March 20th, we hosted the Sophomore Open House for the members of the Anthropology Class of 2026. Students enjoyed a delicious pastiche of Asian cuisine and were welcomed by Department’s Chair, Prof. João Biehl, who shared a brief overview of the 50-year history the Department and the…

The Anthropology of Art Today | Nicolás Díaz Letelier Interviews Carlos Fausto
March 28, 2024
The Anthropology of Art Today Nicolás Díaz Letelier, G2, Interviews Anthropologist Carlos Fausto (Princeton Global Scholar)

NDL: Carlos, welcome back! Having you here during the Spring of…

Anthropology Major, Kaitlyn Chen '24, shares balancing thesis deadlines and NCAA Tournament Dreams
March 25, 2024

Anthropology major, Kaitlyn Chen '24, was the focus of an article published by The Athletic. Chen shared her balancing skills in the classroom and on the basketball court as a major within the medical anthropology track and captain of Princeton's Women's Basketball team. The Athletic