Anthropology
Anthropologists study people—our diversity, our cultural practices, our social and political relations, our evolutionary history and our changing environments over time.
Learn About the DepartmentAnthropology offers a unique perspective on topics from racism and inequality to biodiversity conservation, from climate change to the varied cultures of New York City.
Upcoming Event
On Friday, April 19, CUNY's Graduate Center will host an event to celebrate the launch of Professor Marc Edelman's new book, "Peasant Politics of the Twenty-First Century: Transnational Social Movements and Agrarian Change."
View Event Details"With each class, I learned to see the world with a different lens. The study of human culture is an endlessly fascinating endeavor. My mentors and teachers made it all the more enjoyable and rewarding!"
Heba Shaaban, anthropology & biochemistry major and Macaulay Honors graduate '18