Welcome! 

Whether you’re a prospective student, a curious visitor, or a returning alum, I invite you to engage 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.

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