Texas State Department of Anthropology

Texas State Department of Anthropology Transcending Borders, Making Impacts
The official account for the TXST Dept. of Anthropology. and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Applied Anthropology.

At TXST Anthropology, we are transcending the borders that divide us and restrain us—whether that's transnational borders, disciplinary borders, or the borders between academic and practicing anthropologists. Our research and learning engage theoretically-grounded, evidence-based, applied, public, and creative anthropologies to make impacts beyond the borders of anthropology. The Anthropology Depa

rtment offers two undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Anthropology, a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Anthropology, and a Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Cover Photo: Students in Peru conducting archaeological fieldwork under the direction of Dr. Christi Conlee (Left); Photo from "Anthropolocuras" ethnographic fieldwork conducted by Dr. Aimee Villarreal in New Mexico.

15 TXST archaeology graduate students presented original research at the Annual meeting of the Society for American Arch...
05/05/2026

15 TXST archaeology graduate students presented original research at the Annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology in San Francisco this weekend! Way to go and represent TXST Anthropology!!!

Anthropology Awards LuncheonThe Dept. of Anthropology had an awards ceremony this past Friday, April 24th, to recognize ...
05/01/2026

Anthropology Awards Luncheon

The Dept. of Anthropology had an awards ceremony this past Friday, April 24th, to recognize our outstanding students. Those honored that day were students who received an Academic Excellence Award, Outstanding Undergraduate Student, Outstanding Master's Student and Outstanding Doctoral Student. The dept. also recognized those students inducted into the Lambda Alpha Honor Society and into Phi Beta Kappa. Congratulations to all!!!

Department Movie NightThis Thursday, April 30th, the department will be screening Arrival in ELA 114 at 6pm. Refreshment...
04/27/2026

Department Movie Night

This Thursday, April 30th, the department will be screening Arrival in ELA 114 at 6pm. Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome!

Dr. Kate Spradley Interviewed on The CurrentDr. Kate Spradley was interviewed about Operation Identification (OpID) by T...
04/27/2026

Dr. Kate Spradley Interviewed on The Current

Dr. Kate Spradley was interviewed about Operation Identification (OpID) by Texas State University President Dr. Kelly Damphousse on the 34th episode of The Current.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9azglGL2GIo

Jacob David Lozano, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in Applied Anthropology at Texas State University, has been awarded th...
04/22/2026

Jacob David Lozano, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in Applied Anthropology at Texas State University, has been awarded the Meso-American Research Grant in the amount of $5,000. The award supports his continued work in Mesoamerican archaeology, including upcoming field and outreach activities in Belize.

The funding will assist with archaeological research, travel, lodging, and participation in the Belize Community Archaeology (BCA) program, a community-based initiative focused on expanding access to archaeological education. Through BCA, Lozano contributes to hands-on training in ceramic analysis, excavation techniques, iconography, and laboratory and statistical methods for students in Belize, supporting both cultural heritage engagement and professional development.

This award reflects Lozano’s continued dedication to research, mentorship, and collaborative fieldwork, while underscoring the meaningful role archaeology can play in bringing people into closer connection with the past and the communities that preserve it.

Knock out 3 credits in just 3 weeks this summer! 🎓💻The Texas State Department of Anthropology is offering several 100% o...
04/21/2026

Knock out 3 credits in just 3 weeks this summer! 🎓💻

The Texas State Department of Anthropology is offering several 100% online May Mini Sessions to help you get ahead.

Archaeology Club Meeting Join the Archaeology Club tomorrow, April 16th , for their last meeting of the semester! Come h...
04/15/2026

Archaeology Club Meeting

Join the Archaeology Club tomorrow, April 16th , for their last meeting of the semester! Come hear Ashley Alvarado and Cristin Embree talk about the Center for Archaeological Studies (CAS) and learn how you can further your career in archaeology. Meeting located at 1921 Old Ranch Rd.

Anthropology Beyond AcademiaWhat can you do with an anthropology degree? If you're not planning to become a professor, t...
04/14/2026

Anthropology Beyond Academia

What can you do with an anthropology degree? If you're not planning to become a professor, this conversation is for you. Join Texas State and Columbia University alum, D’Artagnan Elliott, for a practical look at how anthropology translates into real-world impact. From business strategy to literature to policy to marketing, this session explores how anthropological thinking moves beyond theory and into action. Hosted by the Innovative Anthropologies Lab.

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