Welcome to the Department of Anthropology at the University of Kentucky.

As chair, I’m proud to lead a dynamic community of scholars and students dedicated to exploring the full spectrum of human experience: past and present, near and far. Our department blends rigorous research with hands-on learning, preparing students to think critically and engage meaningfully with the world around them.

We are committed to:

• Fostering interdisciplinary scholarship research across the world. 
• Supporting student success, through fieldwork opportunities, museum internships, and public anthropology projects
• .Promoting community engagement, by collaborating with local organizations and applying anthropological insights to real-world challenges.
• Advancing innovative research in archaeology, sociocultural anthropology, and biological anthropology. 

Whether you're a prospective student, a curious visitor or a returning alum, I invite you to connect with us online or in person at Lafferty Hall. Anthropology is more than a discipline; it’s a way of seeing, questioning, and connecting. Let’s explore it together.

Warm regards,

John J. Schultz, Ph.D.

Department Chair