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.

Veerendra Lele,Associate Professor, Chair of Anthropology

Nancy Welu,Academic Administrative Assistant

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

Contribute to the Enhancement of the Human condition

Spotlights

Students and faculty at McDermott's Castle

Unearthing the secrets of a medieval Irish castle

Denison students are helping to solve the mystery surrounding Ireland’s McDermott’s Castle, an ancient home of kings.

Prof. Shiri Noy applies her expertise to COVID research

Prof. Shiri Noy partners on a National Science Foundation research project to enable better responses to a future pandemic.

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