Cornell University's Department of Anthropology in Ithaca, NY, United States, is a distinguished part of the College of Arts & Sciences, dedicated to exploring the vast spectrum of human existence across time and cultures. The department is home to renowned faculty covering the core subfields of archaeology, biological, cultural, and linguistic anthropology, providing a comprehensive perspective on what it means to be human. It cultivates a dynamic intellectual environment encouraging critical inquiry into topics like evolution, cultural diversity, social inequality, and globalization. Students engage in rigorous coursework and gain invaluable experience through hands-on research and fieldwork conducted around the world, preparing them to understand and address complex global challenges. The department offers robust undergraduate and graduate programs emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and deep engagement with anthropological theory and practice.
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Cornell University is a private Ivy League land-grant research university based in Ithaca, New York. Founded in 1865 by Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White, Cornell is a co-educational, non-sectarian institution that has not restricted admission by religion or race since its founding. The student body for the fall 2022 semester consisted of more than 15,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students from all 50 American states and 130 countries.
