Located within the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University in West Lafayette, the Anthropology department offers a comprehensive exploration of what it means to be human. Examining the intricate connections between culture, biology, history, and language, the program emphasizes a holistic, four-field approach integrating cultural, biological, archaeology, and linguistic anthropology. Students can pursue undergraduate BA or BS degrees and graduate MS or PhD programs. The department is recognized for its Anthropologies of Tomorrow initiative, focusing on publicly engaged, interdisciplinary scholarship addressing global challenges. With diverse faculty research and specialized labs, the program equips students with versatile skills for a wide array of careers.
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Purdue University (or simply Purdue) is a public land-grant research university in West Lafayette, Indiana, and the flagship campus of the Purdue University system. The university was founded in 1869 after Lafayette businessman John Purdue donated land and money to establish a college of science, technology, and agriculture in his name. The first classes were held on September 16, 1874, with six instructors and 39 students. It has been ranked as among the best public universities in the United States by major institutional rankings, and is known for its engineering program.
