Anthropology

Mar 11, 2026

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology Celebrates 100 Years!

Over a century ago, sociology became part of the academic portfolio at North Carolina State University. In 1926, the first Ph.D. in sociology was awarded to Jesse Mowry for his research, “The Natural Resources and Their Conservation as a College Course of Study.” This milestone was significant not only for the department but for the…

four people in institutional orange jumpsuits work together to clean a city street

Jan 23, 2026

Many Drug-Use Treatment Providers in N.C. Demand Unpaid Labor, Limit Access to Evidence-Based Treatment

Many organizations that provide residential drug- and alcohol-use services in N.C. have mandated labor requirements and are less likely to provide evidence-based treatment for opioid-use disorders. Lead author and Associate Professor of Anthropology Jennifer Carroll explains the details.

Archaeology students dig in the ground with spades.

Oct 29, 2025

A Deeper Dig

An anthropology graduate student leads an archaeological dig at historic Glencoe Mill Village in Burlington, N.C.

Aug 18, 2025

Reflecting on the Most Impactful Moments During Your Time at NC State

Time moves quickly in your undergraduate years, especially here at NC State! With so many events to attend and people to meet, it’s easy for the 4 years to feel like they flew by. Looking at all the opportunities experienced by fellow students, specifically in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, I wanted to pass…

Feb 14, 2025

Academic Advisor Spotlight: Dr. Tara Clarke

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology has an amazing Advising Team of ten Faculty Academic Advisors and a Director of Academic Advising and we would like to share with you more information about them so you can get to know them better! In today’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology Newsletter get to know Dr. Tara…

Jan 23, 2025

Introducing the Spring 2025 Student Ambassador Team

The department's student ambassadors are a team of undergraduate student volunteers who help with student activities, new student recruitment and more.

Dec 11, 2024

Celebrating the Summer and Fall Class of 2024

Congratulations to the Summer and Fall 2024 graduates in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology! The Department will honor students graduating on December 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM at NC State University’s Talley Union (tickets required). Our students study and practice in disciplines that critically analyze human society, culture and behavior. Undergraduates pursue studies in…

Nov 20, 2024

Anthropology Students and Faculty Attend the Southeastern Archaeological Conference

The 2024 Southeastern Archaeological Conference was held in in Williamsburg, VA November 13 – 16. SEAC was founded in the 1930s, and is regarded as a premier regional organization in the Archaeology field. At SEAC, anthropologists from all over the world meet to share research and ideas, and advance the work of Archaeology in the…

Aug 28, 2024

Study Raises Concerns About Residential Opioid Treatment Providers in N.C.

Only 12% of organizations that claim to provide residential opioid substance use services in N.C. were licensed by the state to provide residential substance use treatment. Associate Professor of Anthropology Jennifer Carroll explains the research.

The 1911 building on the Court of North Carolina.

Apr 23, 2024

Farewell to our Graduating Ambassadors!

Advice from Seniors in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at NC State University! Read more to hear about their unique stories.