Anthropology & Sociology

Our mission is to produce knowledgeable learners and social agents who have a self-reflective sense of their potential contributions to the enhancement of the human condition.

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Phone

740-587-6211

Knapp Hall 103B

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John Davis

Associate Professor

Chair of Anthropology & Sociology

davisjh@denison.edu

740-587-5558

Nancy Welu

Academic Administrative Assistant

welu@denison.edu

740-587-6211

Students who graduate with an Anthropology & Sociology major become teachers, lawyers, urban planners, investment bankers, public health specialists, and counselors, among many other professions.

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Spotlights

The Payoff

Newspaper intern Jake Gunther ’22 finds the rewards of taking chances.

Building a public service career toolbox

A prestigious summer program gives Cynthia Guerrero ‘22 the knowledge and networks to achieve her goals.

A Vision of Belonging

When professors Fareeda Griffith and Karen Powell Sears began a mentoring program for women of color, they were creating an entirely new model.

Addie Buzas ‘20 wins a post-graduation Orr Fellowship

With a potent triple major in math, economics, and Spanish, Addie Buzas ‘20 has won a two-year Orr Fellowship.

Where We Go

Catalonia and the Culinary Arts

An internship at the Smithsonian sparked a fascination that took Josi Miller ’20 to Palamós, Spain — and beyond.

Where We Go

Social Justice Entrepreneur

Mrinalini Mitra ’20 founded a nonprofit to connect people & global resources. One of her first efforts was a conference for young women in India.

Where We Go

From Research to Results: Nitya Daryanani '14

Nitya Daryanani ‘14 found what she needed in an International Studies and Anthropology/Sociology double major at Denison. Now she works in her native Mumb