Anthropology is the holistic study of what it means to be human. Four subfields are surveyed: biological anthropology (the study of human evolution, diversity, and environmental adaptation), ...

Anthropology is the study of humankind, past and present. There are many reasons to pursue studies in anthropology, including the following: Anthropology provides a broad understanding of humanity ...

The following courses are offered within the anthropology department. Please see the BU Bulletin for the most up-to-date information regarding course offerings, meeting times, and locations. Social ...

Editor’s note: First-year students, prospective students (and some of their parents) wonder and worry how they will handle the academic transition from high school to college. In a series of stories, ...

Anthropology is the study of all aspects of human life, including our biological evolution and genetics, primate and human behavioral biology, economic, and political institutions, forms of social ...

Not everyone who takes Anthropology courses is planning to major in the discipline. Any member of the Anthropology faculty will be glad to talk to you informally about the field and our class ...