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Will Taylor Stands Up for Archaeology in Recent NYT Article

Renee Kuban — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 19:54:00 +0000

Will Taylor Stands Up for Archaeology in Recent NYT Article Renee Kuban Thu, 06/05/2025 - 13:54

Professor Will Taylor’s comments in The New York Times article "Archaeology Faces Deep Cuts in Federal Budget Proposal" highlight a critical issue for both science and cultural heritage. As an expert in archaeology and anthropology, Taylor underscores how drastic funding cuts could jeopardize our ability to study and preserve the past limiting discoveries, stifling innovation, and erasing irreplaceable histories.

Read the article New York Times

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Zachary Cooper Successfully Defended His PhD Dissertation

Renee Kuban — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:10:18 +0000

Zachary Cooper Successfully Defended His PhD Dissertation Renee Kuban Thu, 06/05/2025 - 12:10

Zachachary Cooper (Archaeology, PhD Candidate) has successfully defended his dissertation, "Northern Rio Grande Resistance to the Chaco World." His committee members were Scott Ortman (Chair), Cathy Cameron, Steve Lekson, Dimitri Nakassis (Classics), and Bruce Bernstein. During his time as a student, Zach also published three peer-reviewed articles related to his research, showcasing his dedication and expertise.

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Emily Opack Passes Her PhD Qualifying Exam

Renee Kuban — Tue, 20 May 2025 16:00:05 +0000

Emily Opack Passes Her PhD Qualifying Exam Renee Kuban Tue, 05/20/2025 - 10:00

Emily Opack (Biological Anthropology, PhD in Progress) has successfully passed her qualifying exam. Her committee consisted of Professors Matt Sponheimer, Michelle Sauther, and Fernando Villanea.

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Drew Zackary Successfully Defended His PhD Dissertation

Renee Kuban — Mon, 19 May 2025 21:07:30 +0000

Drew Zackary Successfully Defended His PhD Dissertation Renee Kuban Mon, 05/19/2025 - 15:07

Drew Zackary (Cultural Anthropology, PhD Candidate) successfully defended his dissertation,"Pathways and Assemblages: Life and Movement in Kanchenjunga." His committee members were professors Carole McGranahan (Chair), Alison Cool, Jerry Jacka, Joanna Lambert and Marty Otanez.

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Urmi Bhattacheryya Successfully Defended Her MA Paper

Renee Kuban — Thu, 15 May 2025 16:51:36 +0000

Urmi Bhattacheryya Successfully Defended Her MA Paper Renee Kuban Thu, 05/15/2025 - 10:51

Urmi Bhattacheryya (Cultural Anthropology, PhD in progress) successfully defended her MA paper, "Where Law Does Not Reach: How Marital Rape Survivors Make Meaning in Cross-cultural India." Her committee members were Gerardo Gutierrez (Chair), Matthew Sponheimer and Donna Goldstein.

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Olumide Ojediran Successfully Defended His MA Paper

Renee Kuban — Thu, 15 May 2025 15:35:01 +0000

Olumide Ojediran Successfully Defended His MA Paper Renee Kuban Thu, 05/15/2025 - 09:35

Olumide Ojediran (Archaeology, PhD in Progress) successfully defended his MA paper, "Understanding Human-Equid Relationships in the Old Oyo Empire, West Africa" His committee were Professors William Taylor (chair), Scott Ortman, and Eric Jones.

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Lauren Barrett Successfully Defended Her PhD Dissertation

Renee Kuban — Tue, 13 May 2025 18:51:20 +0000

Lauren Barrett Successfully Defended Her PhD Dissertation Renee Kuban Tue, 05/13/2025 - 12:51

Lauren Barrett (Cultural Antthopology, PhD Candidate) successfully defended her dissertation, "Everyday Energy: An Ethnography of Justice and Electrification in Colorado’s Weatherization Assistance Program." Lauren’s committee includes Professors Alison Cool (chair), Jerry Jacka, Carla Jones, Jessica Smith, and Sarah Stanford-Mcintyre.

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Austin Sibley Successfully Defended Her PhD Dissertation

Renee Kuban — Mon, 12 May 2025 17:09:05 +0000

Austin Sibley Successfully Defended Her PhD Dissertation Renee Kuban Mon, 05/12/2025 - 11:09

Austin Sibley (Cultural Anthropology, PhD Candidate) successfully defended her dissertation, titled "Love and Worry: Parenting and the Temporality of Transgender Childhood in the US." Dr. Sibley's brilliant and timely dissertation analyzes the historical emergence of transgender children and the familial and institutional resources they access to support children secure safe, healthy futures. Her doctoral defense, committee comprised of Prfessors Carla Jones (Advisor), Emmanuel David, Kathryn Goldfarb, Kira Hall, and Stef Shuster.

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Lauren Hosek Receives an 2025 CU Research & Innovation Seed Grant

Renee Kuban — Mon, 12 May 2025 16:23:55 +0000

Lauren Hosek Receives an 2025 CU Research & Innovation Seed Grant Renee Kuban Mon, 05/12/2025 - 10:23

Professor Lauren Hosek receives an 2025 CU Research & Innovation Seed Grant award.
This grant will help fund her project, Bioarchaeological Synthesis of Deviant Burials in Early Medieval Central Europe.

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Cristian Figueroa Awarded a Summer 2025 CHA Fellowship

Renee Kuban — Fri, 09 May 2025 16:50:38 +0000

Cristian Figueroa Awarded a Summer 2025 CHA Fellowship Renee Kuban Fri, 05/09/2025 - 10:50

Cristian Figueroa (Archaeology, PhD in Progress) awarded a Center for Humanities & the Arts (CHA) 2025 Graduate Summer Fellowship. The CHA Summer Graduate Fellowship provides funds to support Cristian's summer research project.

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