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The University of Oregon's Anthropology Department offers opportunities to explore diverse cultures and communities, excavate fossils, observe primate behavior, discover historical artifacts, and beyond. Focus on your academic passions through our three specialized tracks: sociocultural anthropology, physical anthropology, and archaeological studies.
Our faculty consists of practicing anthropologists researching both contemporary and ancient civilizations across West Africa, East Africa, Latin America, North America, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and the Caribbean region. Examine humanity through ecological and evolutionary lenses while developing comprehensive knowledge about biological diversity and our connection to the animal kingdom. Engage in global field schools for artifact recovery and participate in international cultural immersion programs.