UCF Department of Anthropology

10/16/2026

Today’s the day!

We're celebrating 20 years of UCF Anthropology, and the fun doesn't stop at the Open House!

Join us for the Official After Party at Burger U! Whether you've been celebrating with us all day or are just stopping by for the festivities, we'd love to see you there!

10/15/2026

Two nights. Two matches. One frightfully good time!

The UCF Department of Anthropology is joining UCF Men's and Women's Soccer for FRIGHT KNIGHT, and you're invited to join the fun!

📅 October 22 | Women's Soccer vs. Cincinnati | 7 PM
📅 October 29 | Men's Soccer vs. Georgia State | 7 PM
📍 UCF Soccer Complex

There's more than just soccer to look forward to!

- Anthropology display table
- Faculty and staff recognition on the field
- Postgame group photo on the field
- Brand-new Fright Mode jerseys
- Halloween activities
- Costumes encouraged!

Come cheer on the Knights, connect with our Anthropology community, and enjoy two evenings of soccer and spooky fun!

Charge On!

10/14/2026

From shipwrecks and lighthouse keepers to the history of maritime navigation, Florida’s lighthouses have fascinating stories to tell!

We’re excited to share that Dr. Sarah “Stacy” Barber from the UCF Department of Anthropology is featured in The History of Florida Lighthouses: Shipwrecks, Keepers and Navigation.

Explore Florida’s maritime history and discover the stories behind these iconic coastal landmarks!
Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zld9HvEIeR0

10/13/2026

Celebrating excellence in anthropology!✨

Congratulations to Dr. Kate Spradley, named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow for her groundbreaking work in forensic anthropology! Dr. Spradley is helping identify and repatriate the remains of migrants who died along the Texas–Mexico border, bringing answers to families and advancing humanitarian forensic science.

The prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, often called the “Genius Grant,” recognizes exceptional creativity and the potential for significant contributions to society.

Since the fellowship program began in 1981, more than 30 anthropologists have received this prestigious recognition, highlighting the discipline's remarkable contributions across generations.

To celebrate Dr. Spradley's achievement, we're highlighting just a few of these Fellows and the extraordinary breadth and impact of their work.

From archaeology and human evolution to cultural identity, public health, migration, and human rights, their contributions demonstrate how anthropology helps us better understand our world and address some of its most pressing challenges.

Different specialties. Extraordinary contributions. One discipline.

Swipe to meet some of the Fellows!

Want to learn more about the MacArthur Fellowship and its recipients? Visit the MacArthur Foundation's website: https://www.macfound.org/programs/awards/fellows/

10/12/2026

10/08/2026

Join us tomorrow for our Anthropology Lunch & Learn!

Come support four of our UCF Anthropology Ph.D. students as they share their research on human history, mobility, human development, and craniofacial variation!

🎓 Featuring:
• Rhayth Benouitiq
• Tannishta Chakraborty
• Jared Jordan
• Catherine Shipman

📅 Friday, October 9
🕛 12:00 p.m.
📍 HPH 409M | UCF

Bring your lunch, learn something new, and support our graduate student researchers!

We hope to see you there! 💛🖤

10/07/2026

Take your anthropology experience beyond the classroom!

Applications are now open for the Spring 2027 Global Health Internship in Puerto Rico! This is a unique opportunity for UCF students interested in medical anthropology, global health, and community-based healthcare to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while working with an underserved community.

If you are majoring in Anthropology or pursuing a Medical Anthropology minor, Cultural Anthropology minor, or Global Health Certificate, this opportunity may be for you!

✨ Apply now and make your Spring 2027 semester an unforgettable one.

📅 Application Deadline: November 15, 2026
💻 Apply through UCF Handshake
🔎 Job Posting #11602850

Questions? Reach out to Dr. Shana Harris, Dr. Monica Rodriguez, or Dr. Melina Sherman.

10/06/2026

Ready to take archaeology beyond the classroom? ⛏️

Applications are now open for CCAMP Season 11 — Spring 2027!

The Cape Canaveral Archaeological Mitigation Project gives UCF undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in archaeological fieldwork, survey, mapping, analysis, and research at Florida’s Space Coast.

📍 Cape Canaveral, Florida
📚 ANT 4824 or ANG 5824
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays | 8:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
📝 Apply through Handshake: Job #11489675
⏰ Application deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026

Get out of the classroom. Get into the field.

Learn more: sciences.ucf.edu/anthropology/ccamp/

09/30/2026

Dr. Sinelli is at the UCF Study Abroad Fair today! 🌎✈️

Stop by to learn more about UCF in Turks and Caicos | Caribbean Archaeology and explore this study abroad opportunity with UCF Anthropology.

📍 UCF Student Union, Key West Room 218A
🕙 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Come say hello and learn more about the program!

Can’t stop by? Learn more about the program here:
https://studyabroad.ucf.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=10080

09/28/2026

Lunch & Learn with the GAA!

Join the Graduate Anthropology Association for a Lunch & Learn featuring the Dixon Career Development Center!

Learn more about the resources and services available to help you explore career paths, strengthen your professional development, and prepare for your future. Bring your lunch and come ready to learn!

📅 October 2
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 HPH 409M

All are welcome, we hope to see you there!