The exhibit titled "From Gods to Social Justice," was curated by Susan S. Wadley, Ford-Maxwell Professor of South Asian Studies. Wadley is retiring at the end of May and this is one of her final contributions to Maxwell's community engagement.

Hans Buechler, professor of anthropology was honored at the One University Awards ceremony, held on April 12.

“The Ray Smith Symposium moves to connect the University with the broader campus community by involving a cross-section of Syracuse faculty,” says Susan S. Wadley, Ford-Maxwell Professor of South Asian Studies, and a veteran anthropologist. “It’s the public humanities at its best.”

Theresa Singleton, professor of anthropology, says the discovery of a woman's DNA in Belvoir matching with people living in Sierra Leone today holds "great promise" for future research—but the cost of DNA analysis may put it out of reach for some archaeologists.

"The idea that the Portuguese have never been in Africa is completely false," says Christopher DeCorse, professor of anthropology. "In fact, it was the Portuguese who opened Africa to the Atlantic world." 

Visiting campus in April, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright shared insights from her storied career with students and the University community.

Former colleagues of Agehananda Bharati gather to mark 25 years since his passing.

Deborah Pellow is devoted to counseling anthropology undergrads, and will tell you it pays dividends for her and them.

Anthropologist John Burdick is not only a faculty member conducting research overseas (like so many others). His research team, in fact, spans the globe.

At a time when America is sorting out its larger role in the world, experts remind us that U.S. aid is often much appreciated.