Boise State University Anthropology Department

Boise State University Anthropology Department The Anthropology Department at Boise State University Welcome to the Anthropology Department's page.

We are a growing, research-oriented faculty with a thematic focus on human evolution, ecology, and behavior. The department is committed to applying the scientific method to understanding the behavior, ecology, social relations, and sustained resource use of our species. Please check our department website for details on degree programs, publications, events, faculty profiles, and student club information.

Fall ’26 registration is upon us, start registering now! 📚🍂Explore upper and lower division ANTH courses, stay on track ...
05/22/2026

Fall ’26 registration is upon us, start registering now! 📚🍂

Explore upper and lower division ANTH courses, stay on track for graduation, and don’t miss out on Field School (ANTH 490) where you can earn credits while doing a real archaeological dig.

Check out the full list of classes here:
https://classes.boisestate.edu/search?keyword=ANTH&term=1269&academicLevel=UGRD&foundations=any&maxCredits=12&resultsPerPage=10&sortDirection=Descending

Or scan the QR code on the flyer to browse options and get ready to register before August 28th!

Don’t forget to sign up for Field School (ANTH 490) this upcoming Fall ’26 semester! Skip the traditional classroom and ...
05/21/2026

Don’t forget to sign up for Field School (ANTH 490) this upcoming Fall ’26 semester!

Skip the traditional classroom and get hands-on experience out in the field; surveying, digging, and working with real archaeological sites. This is your chance to build practical skills and gain real-world experience you can add straight to your resume.

Spots fill up fast, so start preparing for registration now!

"Learning about others that are different than me"Anthropology opens the door to new perspectives, helping our students ...
05/19/2026

"Learning about others that are different than me"

Anthropology opens the door to new perspectives, helping our students better understand and appreciate the diversity of human experience.

"Learning about different cultures and different ideas" 🌍Anthropology invites our students to explore the richness of hu...
05/12/2026

"Learning about different cultures and different ideas" 🌍

Anthropology invites our students to explore the richness of human diversity and the many ways people see and experience the world.

"Studying the evolutions of different societies" 🌍Our students are fascinated by how cultures change, adapt, and grow ov...
05/05/2026

"Studying the evolutions of different societies" 🌍

Our students are fascinated by how cultures change, adapt, and grow over time, and anthropology gives them the tools to explore it all.

Professor John Ziker has been honored with Boise State’s Distinguished Professor Award! The highest academic recognition...
05/05/2026

Professor John Ziker has been honored with Boise State’s Distinguished Professor Award! The highest academic recognition at the university. His dedication to research, leadership, and student mentorship continues to make a lasting impact.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Ziker on this well-deserved honor! 💙🧡

Professor John Ziker recently presented research on flood and weather resilience at the University of Michigan, highligh...
04/29/2026

Professor John Ziker recently presented research on flood and weather resilience at the University of Michigan, highlighting how interdisciplinary collaboration, from anthropology to engineering, can improve building-scale warning systems for extreme weather.

“‘Learning new things about history and people and how they used to live’ 🏺🌍That curiosity about the past is what brings...
04/28/2026

“‘Learning new things about history and people and how they used to live’ 🏺🌍

That curiosity about the past is what brings anthropology to life in our classrooms.

Undergraduate Research Showcase highlights These students presented their work at the Undergraduate Research Showcase, r...
04/28/2026

Undergraduate Research Showcase highlights

These students presented their work at the Undergraduate Research Showcase, representing courses in Anthropology, Data Analytics with R, Undergraduate Research Labs, and beyond.

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