Anthropology, Department of
Studying the diversity of humankind through time and across the globe
The Anthropology Department offers a Bachelor or Arts in Anthropology, a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology, an anthropology minor, as well as a combined major in sociology/anthropology leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Anthropology.
Our community
Look at what our alumni are doing after Loyola!
LUC Anthropology alums have gone on to work in museums, international non-profits, politics, and more!
Learn moreFellowship and Scholarship Opportunities
Learn about available funding and awards, and read up on LUC Anthropology students who have received major fellowships and scholarships!
Learn MoreCongratulations to our 2024 Anthropology graduates!
Graduating seniors were honored at the 2024 Anthropology Gala, which featured special recognition for outstanding accomplishments and students who earned departmental honors.
Learn moreAnthropology Faculty Values Statement — As a faculty, we affirm the following values.
News and Stories
In the classroom
Human osteology course brings the past to life
What can a single bone tell you about human life? A lot more than you think, says anthropology professor Anne Grauer.
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Faculty
Dr. Hallett co-authors article in Nature
“Humans in Africa’s wet tropical forests 150 thousand years ago” examines the role of tropical forests. The results represent the oldest yet known clear association between humans and this habitat type.
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Students from Drs. Hernandez and García Chávez’s decoloniality course visit Mexico City
This exciting learning opportunity was recently described in a newsletter from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
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