Department of Anthropology

UW Anthropology is a dynamic department with world-class faculty and endless opportunities to make your degree relevant to your interests and goals.  Field work, international programs, low student-to-faculty ratios and innovative faculty make this program your best option!

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Anthropology Degrees

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Archaeological Field Schools

Archaeology Field School courses offer professional-level training in field research methods to undergraduate, graduate students, and others with several different locations to pick from.

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Anthropology Museum

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The University of Wyoming Anthropology Museum is an invaluable resource for exploring human history, cultural diversity and the study of anthropology.

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Frison Institute

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The institute was named after George C. Frison, one of the department’s founders.  Doc Frison is a legendary figure in Wyoming archaeology, and the institute aims to honor his legacy by ensuring that the study of the human past in Wyoming and beyond continues.
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Mulloy Lecture

The Mulloy Lecture is one of the Department's major annual public events held in the spring semester.  This lecture series named after our founding faculty member, Dr. William Mulloy, rotates through the four subfields of Anthropology.

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Awards & Research Funding

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Assessment plans for all degree programs in Anthropology

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Donating to Anthropology

It is easy to donate. You can donate by check or credit card.  Every dollar helps. Our endowment has been built from the generous donations of more than 400 donors and we have received well over 1,300 donations over the life of the Institute.  Every dollar supports research.  

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