Achievements ·
American University Professor of Anthropology Chapurukha “Chap” Kusimba has been elected as a fellow to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS), the prestigious honorary society of world leaders, innovators, artists, and academics.
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Achievements ·
Craig Stevens and Erin Cagney Present at Conference
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Research ·
Anthropology Ph.D. Christopher Partridge researches refugees in North Carolina.
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On Campus ·
Cultural marginalization never stopped this Ph.D. grad.
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Research ·
The recent popularity of waist training has brought corsets back to the forefront of fashion, even if they are no longer called corsets.
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In the Community ·
As the landmark Smithsonian museum opens, there’s a few AU connections to celebrate.
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Research ·
Doctoral student Becca Peixotto played critical role in excavating new human relative named Homo naledi.
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Humanities ·
Dan Sayers, historical archaeologist and chair of AU's anthropology department, is featured in the Smithsonian Magazine.
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