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Organization profile
Organization profile
The Department of Anthropology at the University of Montana is committed to exploring the complexity of the human experience through teaching, research, and service. With a curriculum grounded in both cultural and biological perspectives, the department prepares students to understand the richness of human diversity and the evolutionary forces that have shaped it. Students can pursue a minor, B.A., M.A., or Ph.D. in anthropology, with undergraduate options in Archaeology, Cultural and Ethnic Diversity, Forensic and Biological Anthropology, Linguistics, or a custom-designed path. Through cross-cultural study and applied learning, graduates are equipped to bring anthropological insights into a wide range of careers. The department also houses the Linguistics Program, which advances parallel missions to deepen understanding of language, culture, and human experience in a globalized world.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Profiles
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FORAGER: Investigating Alternative Trajectories for Human Demographic Growth in Temperate Northern Holocene Societies
Prentiss, A. (PI), Crema, E. R. (CoPI), Craig, O. (CoPI) & Jordan, P. D. (CoPI)
11/6/25 → 04/30/32
Project: Research
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Eating, praying, but not "loving"? Actionality in Kutu and Kwere
Petzell, M. (PI) & Bar-el, L. (CoPI)
01/1/25 → 12/31/28
Project: Research
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Collaborative Research: Prosodic Analysis and Visualization of Phonetic Samples for Improved Understanding of Stress and Intonation
Miyashita, M. (PI), Chen, M. (CoI) & Chandler, S. (CoI)
09/1/21 → 02/28/25
Project: Research
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CoLang 2022 in Montana: A Turning Point in Indigenous Representation
Miyashita, M., Littlebear, R. & Penfield, S., 2026, In: Language Documentation and Conservation. 20, p. 84-96Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dietary change revealed in kitchen refuse pits from the ancient floors of Housepit 54, K'etxelknáz (Bridge River Site), British Columbia
Prentiss, A. M., Hampton, A., Larmon, J., Denis, M., Foor, T. A., O'Brien, H., Goodale, N., Walsh, M. J., Edwards, A., Jack, J. & Ryan, E., Jan 28 2026, In: Frontiers in Nutrition. 12, 1716684.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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ECONOMIC SPECIALIZATION IN ANCIENT AND PREMODERN SOCIETIES
Hirth, K., Oka, R., Kradin, N. & Prentiss, A., Jul 2026, Premodern Economies: A Global Perspective. Cambridge University Press, p. 75-101 27 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Activities
- 1 Visiting an external academic institution
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University of Gothenburg
Bar-el, L. (Visiting professor)
2023 → 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution