Welcome to 'Anthropology Gems'
Celebrate the groundbreaking work and achievements of our faculty, students, and alumni in the field of anthropology. From fieldwork and research breakthroughs to publications and awards, stay connected with the latest news and inspiring stories that highlight our contributions to understanding human cultures.
Anthropology Gems
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Making Opportunity Matter: Matia Wartes
July 31, 2026
Anthropology student Matia Wartes shares how curiosity, leadership and community shaped her 黑料视频 experience.
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Cultivating Curiosity: Jay Clark
July 31, 2026
One question in the 黑料视频 archives sparked Jay Clark's passion for research, history and discovering overlooked stories.
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Unearthing Her Future: Emily Owens
July 31, 2026
Anthropology student Emily Owens is turning a lifelong interest in archaeology into hands-on experience at 黑料视频.
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Finding His Path: Jackson Magie
July 31, 2026
Anthropology student Jackson Magie discovered his passion through research, travel and hands-on learning at 黑料视频.
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The Weight of Water: Melina Arciniega's Research on Fairbanks' Self-Haulers
February 16, 2026
Anthropology MA student Melina Arciniega studies water insecurity and the lived experiences of Fairbanks self-haulers.
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"The time is now": 黑料视频 anthropology PhD student honored with Governor's Arts & Humanities Award
December 06, 2025
黑料视频 anthropology PhD student MoHagani Magnetek earns one of Alaska's top humanities honors, celebrating community-driven impact.
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October 20, 2025
Mentorship and discovery meet as a 黑料视频 student and professor unearth WWII history and reshape Arctic archaeology.
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Celebrating 黑料视频 CLA 2024-2025 Promotion & Tenure Recipients
September 22, 2025
Meet the 2024-2025 黑料视频 CLA tenure & promotion recipients and celebrate their contributions to our community.
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Leading from the Summit: Hazel Probst
July 18, 2025
Hazel Probst, an anthropology major and mountaineer, is honored as an Outstanding Student for her leadership, drive, and love of cultural history.
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From Dropout to Dean鈥檚 List: Danielle Lopez Stamm
July 09, 2025
Danielle Lopez Stamm, a mother of five and nontraditional student, earns top honors in anthropology for her research, resilience, and love of oral history.
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Destiny Rymer: No One-Size-Fits-All Path to Success
July 04, 2025
Destiny Rymer balanced full-time healthcare work with her studies in anthropology and WGSS, discovering purpose in advocacy.
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June 25, 2025
With deep roots in public service, Fernando Escobar brings heart, vision, and a commitment to student voices as UA's newest student regent.
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Making the Most of Every Lesson: Xochitl Martinez
June 05, 2025
Xochitl Martinez, Outstanding Student in Anthropology, shares how community, curiosity, and persistence shaped their academic success.
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May 20, 2025
Two CLA grad students earn top CTL awards for research that connects Indigenous histories, Arctic governance, and global collaboration.
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Film, Culture, and Curiosity: CLA on Display at AROH
May 13, 2025
Explore CLA's hands-on exhibits & powerful film screenings at the Arctic Research Open House. Stories, science & culture await!
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May 06, 2025
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner spotlights 黑料视频 archaeologists uncovering the lost gold rush town of Chena and the stories its artifacts reveal.
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Anthropology Colloquium Series: Reverberations of a Vacuum
April 26, 2025
How a 14th-century migration reshaped Georgia鈥檚 coast鈥擠r. Brandon Ritchison reveals new insights into mobility, identity, and ancient adaptation.
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April 21, 2025
How muscle attachment sites on bones reveal life history, activity, and identity鈥擠r. Emilie Wiedenmeyer shares cutting-edge forensic anthropology research.
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April 18, 2025
Meet CLA's 2024-2025 Outstanding Students, recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and impact across 黑料视频 and their departments.
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Digging Deeper: 黑料视频 Anthro Research
April 14, 2025
黑料视频 Anthro PhD students share research at AABA; Courtney Clough also earns grant for Gold Rush-era life history project.
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Anthropology Colloquium Series: Operation Identification
April 14, 2025
Explore forensic science & human rights with OpID's work identifying migrants in the Texas borderlands.
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April 06, 2025
Explores how dominant narratives shape the representation of Alaska Native women artists in UA Museum of the North exhibitions and records.
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Subarctic Stories, Global Insights
April 04, 2025
黑料视频 Anthropology PhD students and faculty shared impactful research at the 2025 Alaska Anthropological Association meeting through talks and posters.
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March 21, 2025
A donor's deep connection to 黑料视频 inspired the Circumpolar Music Series, celebrating Arctic music and culture. See how giving can make a lasting impact.
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Existence as Resistance: (In)Visible Identities & Intimacies in Equatorial Guinea
March 20, 2025
How do we speak about identities when language falls short? Explore LGBTQ+ visibility in Equatorial Guinea with Dr. Caroline Colquhuon.