Saving the mysterious piñon pines of Owl Canyon
A pine grove in Owl Canyon is 150 miles away from the next closest stand of piñons. So, how the heck did it get there?
The Audit: Were early humans cannibals? CSU paleoanthropologist talks about new findings regarding the oldest taboo
Colorado State University paleoanthropologist Michael Pante talks about this important discovery, what it means for future fossil research, and what was it that led our early ancestors to eat each other.
A case of cannibalism?
Smithsonian, CSU researchers uncover how humans’ relatives butchered one another 1.45 million years ago.
A case of cannibalism? Smithsonian, CSU researchers uncover how humans’ relatives butchered one another 1.45 million years ago
The research is the first application of the 3D quantitative method — developed and published by CSU professor Michael Pante in 2017 — to a fossil specimen.
North America’s First City: 20,000 people in 1050 C.E.
Ed Henry and colleagues receive $312K NSF grant to investigate the mounds at Cahokia, the largest and most influential urban settlement of the Mississippian culture in 1050 C.E., using magnetometry instruments that are non-invasive and non-destructive.
Outstanding Grad: Cort Johnson
Cort Johnson is recognized as an outstanding graduate for being an exemplary scholar, researcher, and athlete.
Just what is in the Clark A basement?
The subterranean floor of Clark holds jaw-dropping collections of artifacts – along with actual jaws of bison and other fauna – within the CSU Archaeological Repository and other labs and research spaces of the Department of Anthropology and Geography.
Beyond digging in the dirt: CSU researcher uses geophysical, digital exploration to investigate North America’s first city
Geoarchaeologist Ed Henry and colleagues received a $312K NSF grant to investigate the mounds at Cahokia, the largest and most influential urban settlement of the Mississippian culture in 1050 C.E., using magnetometry instruments that are non-invasive and non-destructive.
In Remembrance: Barbara Hawthorne
In Remembrance: Barbara Hawthorne (1949-2023) April 30, 2023 Joshua Zaffos CSU Anthropology instructor and university alum Barb Hawthorne passed away February 2023 (Image via Tim Moore) Colorado State University anthropology instructor and alumna Barbara Hawthorne passed away this February, leaving a legacy as a compassionate teacher and practitioner who helped developed some of the department’s […]
Celebrate CLA! Faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2023
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of the outstanding faculty, staff, and volunteers for 2023.