Conversations on agricultural labor in prisons and cannibalistic behavior from early humans
CSU anthropology and geography research explore power, place, justice, and humanity’s past.
Alumni Survey Results: Liberal Arts provides versatility, confidence, and careers with impact
More than 1,600 College of Liberal Arts alumni responded to our career survey last year. The results were clear: A liberal arts degree from CSU leads to meaningful work, adaptable careers, and lasting confidence.
Anthropologists will gather at CSU for conference on housing and dwelling
The April 9-11 conference will focus on changing household composition and livelihood strategies, particularly in the wake of mass foreclosures, evictions, migration and public health crises across urban, rural and transnational settings.
Marilyn Baker Quinn (ANTH BA 1976)
Anthropology B.A., 1976 Marilyn Baker Quinn built a remarkable career in higher education and public administration, shaping policies and programs that supported thousands of students and families. Her strategy for a rewarding career? Although I did not work directly in anthropology, my approach to my work was shaped by what I learned in CSU Anthropology,” […]
Madeline Duplechain (Kunkel) (ANTH BA 2019)
Anthropology: Archaeology B.A., 2019 Madeline Duplechain (nee Kunkel) wasn’t picturing a career in emergency response management when she graduated with an Anthropology BA and Archaeology concentration in 2019. Emergency managers are focused on the here and now; archaeologists are more preoccupied with the past. But natural disasters and large-scale accidents — from wildfires and landslides […]
Terry Haynes (ANTH MA 1976, BA 1972)
Anthropology M.A., 1976, B.A., 1972 Terry Haynes (ANTH BA 1972, MA 1976) grew up in rural eastern Colorado and arrived at CSU in the late 1960s. Away from home for the first time, Haynes was overwhelmed — Fort Collins was the big city for a kid from Haxtun, population 990 — and he quickly lost […]
Petersen-Perlman Brings Flood of Water Interests as New Geography Faculty
Petersen-Perlman Brings Flood of Water Interests as New Geography Faculty Josh Zaffos September 2, 2025 Anyone who has studied and worked on water topics knows the adage, “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for…fighting.” Assistant Professor of Geography Jacob Petersen-Perlman who studies water conflict can’t argue that water is at the root of many tense […]
The Doctors Are In!
The Doctors Are In! Milestone Achievement for Students and Department Josh Zaffos This spring, Kelton Meyer, Ph.D. and Zoey Walder-Hoge, Ph.D. became the first-ever Anthropology Ph.D. students graduated from Colorado State University. The individual achievements also represent a department landmark as the first two students to complete the Anthropology doctoral program since it launched in […]
Celebrating our Spring 2025 Outstanding Grads
Join us in celebrating our College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Grads for Spring 2025.
Celebrate CLA! faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2025
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of the outstanding faculty and staff for 2025.