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Anthropology

New Study Explores How Governance Has Evolved Across History

A newly published study in Science Advances is taking a broader look at how societies have organized power across history, combining archaeological and historical evidence to better understand…
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Anthropology

UCF Researcher Co-Authors Studies Reshaping Understanding of Human Origins

For over a century, scientists have searched fossil records for clues to how early human ancestors evolved, migrated and separated across Africa and beyond. Today,…
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Anthropology

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

Cheyenne Taylor overcame personal health challenges, found new purpose through Penn State’s ARISE Fellowship inspired by her family heritage.   By: Emily Dougherty | June 23,…
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Anthropology

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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Anthropology

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…
Griffon Binkowski, UCF anthropology major, is an educator at educator at the Orange County Regional History Center, where he uses his studies to showcase history of ancient cultures.
Anthropology

UCF Student Uses Stories of the Past to Educate Current, Future Generations

For anthropology major and soon-to-be graduate Griffon Binkowski, the studies of humans and culture allows him to showcase the lives of those before us, providing…
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Anthropology

Four College of Sciences Doctoral Students Selected for Graduate Dean’s Dissertation Completion Fellowship  

College of Sciences graduate students contribute important scholarship and research that is crucial to the future of their various disciplines, from the natural sciences to…
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Anthropology

Career Options for an Anthropology Major

An important part of choosing any major is knowing the career possibilities after graduation. We spoke with Department of Anthropology Undergraduate Coordinator, Dr. Sandra Wheeler,…
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Anthropology

Stories from Ancient Pottery Uncovered by Anthropology MA Student 

Anthropology MA student Emily Tyler has invested significant time in her thesis studying pottery from the Burns Site in Cape Canaveral, Florida.   Professor Sarah Barber,…
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Anthropology

Book Explores Southern Identity Through the Lens of Waffle House

Say “Waffle House” and you’ll probably picture late-night brawls shared on social media or stand-up comedy material. But the same qualities that make us laugh…
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