2026/04/03 by Kenneth Maes, Karla L. Davis‐Salazar, David Himmelgreen +4 · 1 voice
Social Sciences · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Arts and Humanities · #Anthropology: Ethics, History, Culture #Race, Genetics, and Society #Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
paper · doi:10.1080/00187259.2026.2650657
openalex publication_date 2026/04/03 · openalex created_date 2026/04/25 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/15
As anthropology departments face pressure from state legislation, university boards, and university administrators to justify their continued existence and/or make significant – and frequently drastic – changes, department leadership and anthropology faculty are strategizing how to bolster their programs, pedagogical approaches, and industry collaborations. In this article, we compile case studies from multiple, diverse anthropology programs and faculty to highlight concrete steps to take in response to these external pressures. We build on recent anthropological scholarship on this topic to identify and affirm action items in response as well as proactive safeguards to mitigate their effects.