Department of Anthropology

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The Future of Academic Anthropology

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The UCF Department of Anthropology represents the future of academic anthropology. The department has an interdisciplinary approach in archaeological, cultural, biological, linguistic, and applied/public anthropology. Through its combination of face-to-face and online teaching and field and laboratory research, the department seeks to advance anthropological concepts by actively investigating questions of relevance to the world.

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Our faculty commit to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Land Acknowledgement Statement
Human Remains Statement
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Archaeologists pursuing the secrets of pre-Columbian history are getting dirty to find their answers. Discover how Dr. John Walker and Dr. Neil Duncan are using mud in the jungles of Bolivia.

Curious about the origins of Homo sapiens? Talk to Dr. Sarah Freidline. She’s handled some of the oldest discovered fossils of ancient humans.

Sarah Freidline Dr. John Walker and Dr. Neil Duncan

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Anthropology M.A.

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GIS Research Cluster Laboratory

Laboratory for Bioarchaeological Sciences

Paleoethnobotany and Environmental Archaeology Lab

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Anthropology Student Explores South Carolina’s Environmental History through Prestigious Penn State Fellowship  

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College of Sciences Doctoral Student Combines Archaeology, Geospatial Science, and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard University’s Spatial Data Lab 

Bryce Peacher incorporates the use of AI into recreating history through fellowship.  By Emily Dougherty | April 15, 2025  Bryce Peacher, second-year doctoral student studying…
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Digging Deeper: How a UCF Anthropology Graduate Uncovered Her Purpose

Whether Melanie Langgle ’24 was sitting at her desk or sitting on the sidelines, she often felt like she was falling behind. From struggling to…

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UCF College of Sciences Summer 2023 doctoral graduates

Congratulations Summer ‘23 Doctoral Graduates! 

This summer, 26 College of Sciences Ph.D. graduates walked across the stage into futures making an impact in academia and industry. They were celebrated by…

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Faculty Collective Bargaining Notice
The next collective bargaining session between the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees and the United Faculty of Florida will take place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. via Teams. Look for the link in…

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