Understanding Human Behavior
Anthropology is the study of humans, both past and present. UNC anthropology students develop thinking and research skills that dovetail with all academic and professional fields, and learn to understand human behavior and how and why it changes over time. With UNC’s focus on community and civic engagement, students also gain hands-on experience locally and globally.
Discover more about Anthropology at UNC in this program overview video!
News and Events
Faculty Spotlight: Whitney Duncan
Professor Whitney Duncan was recently featured on UNC's news page in an article outlining her time at UNC, some of her research projects, her philosophy on teaching and her recognition as the 2024 HSS College Scholar. Read the article here.
Alumni Spotlight:
Kehaulani Lagunero
Kehaulani Lagunero graduated UNC in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a focus for Cultural Anthropology. During her time at UNC she was nominated for an internship to work with Cultural continuation and story-telling with Navajo, Apache, and Hawaiian Indigenous communities. Along with other internships and instances, this contributed toward her interest in Cultural Anthropology and Applied Anthropology. Read more on our alumni page.
Congratulations to our Spring 2023 Graduates! 
Congratulations to students graduating in Spring 2023!
ANthropology Faculty Book releaseD
Associate Professor Whitney Duncan's book Transforming Therapy: Mental Health Practice and Cultural Change in Mexico was recently released.
Dr. Zia discusses Kasmir in Podcast
In these episodes of UNC's Bear in Mind podcast, Dr. Ather Zia discusses the complex and violent history between Kashmir, India, and Pakistan (part one), and the growing Kashmiri scholarship and art, as well as her recently published book, Resisting Occupation in Kashmir (part two).
DR. Kimball DISCUSSES Mindfulness IN PODCAST
Associate Professor Michael Kimball discussed mindfulness for UNC's Bear in Mind Podcast. Part One discusses mindfulness and stress management techniques designed for emerging adults, while in Part Two Dr. Kimball guides you through a Koru Mindfulness practice. Sit down, relax, and take a breather.
Anthropology Exhibit
Cultural items from the Anthropology Department collections are exhibited on the first floor of Michener Library. Past exhibits include Ancestral and Historic Pueblo Pottery and grinding implements.
Real-World Learning, Deep Understanding
Wondering where a UNC anthropology degree can take you? With small class sizes, engaged and expert faculty, and global opportunities, you'll have a wide-range of career options. In this video, UNC students and faculty talk about the cross-disciplinary approach to studying and applying anthropology, as well as UNC's unique opportunities for experiential learning.
