Welcome to the UC Santa Barbara Department of Anthropology

Anti-racist Anthropology

We recognize and condemn the persistent racism in the United States, perpetrated against Black Americans and other people of color. The Department of Anthropology commits to the collective effort to build a just and inclusive society in our classrooms, laboratories, field sites, and communities. To see our Action Plan, click here.

Anthropology is the study of the human experience.

What will you discover?

News

Inaugural UCSB Anthropology Day, May 12, 2023

Join us for our first Anthropology Day to celebrate some of our distinguished alumni and vibrant community! RSVP here

Parachute Failure

Global group of scholars calls for more equitable collaboration with local researchers in cross-cultural social science.

A Drop in Temperature

Drs. Gurven and Kraft examine the decline in average body temperature among healthy adults over the past two decades