Memphis Anthropology

05/11/2026

Anthropology Is... (Thanks to Trinity Chism and Sally Zebrick)

05/01/2026

Today our Department celebrated our graduating Anthropology Masters Graduates and had the opportunity to see the tremendous practicum work they've done. Congratulations to William Babcock, Jordan Spuryer, Maria Jose Castro del Valle, Sally Zebrick, Amareé Austin, Mary Moore, and Karma Rakow. We are so proud.

04/30/2026

Earlier this semester, department alum, Lynds Pender, and Brittany Brown from MLK50 presented some of their work to Professor John Gilmore's American Communities class and how it intersects with issues the class has studied.

04/29/2026

Roshun Austin continues demonstrate that affordable housing can be a reality. This is but one of her latest projects.

04/16/2026

Mark your calendars for May 1st to honor our graduates and see the great work by our graduating Masters Candidates.

04/15/2026

The Women’s and Gender Studies program will host its annual Works in Progress Symposium on Monday, April 27th, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the UC Fountain View Room. Among the presenters is graduate student Sally Zebrick.

04/15/2026

This interactive pop-up photo exhibit is curated by graduate student Amareé Austin.

03/24/2026

03/24/2026

Photos from The Society for Applied Anthropology's 86th Annual Meeting held recently in Albuquerque, NM. The theme was "Everyday Practice of Applied Anthropology," and our department was well represented by faculty, graduate students, and alumni.

03/24/2026

Congratulations to our Administrative Associate, Paulette Wilkerson, who was recently recognized for 25 years of service.