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Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humanity
Asking questions…
Why did some societies shift to a grain based diet? What happens when a government prevents an endangered language from being spoken in public? How do long-term disasters affect human health?
An anthropology degree from Beloit trains students to think critically and embrace the connections between human history, culture, and biology.
And finding solutions.
The extensive anthropology curriculum integrates perspectives from the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences.
Celebrating 100 years of anthropology the Beloit College way
The Department of Anthropology celebrated multiple anniversaries in 2025. Museum staff spent the fall 2025 semester installing exhibits and hosting programs that commemorated the pivotal events of 1925. …