Meet Sarah Chant, Louise Lamphere Visiting Assistant Professor in Anthropology, Gender and Sexuality Studies! Chant is a cultural anthropologist who studies queer and trans placemaking and memory in the U.S. South. Learn more: anthropology.brown.edu/people/sarah-chant 🔗

Sarah Chant

Louise Lamphere Visiting Assistant Professorship in Anthropology, Gender and Sexuality Studies

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Recent @brown.edu alumni, current grad students earn 39 Fulbright scholarships — This year’s 39 Fulbright awardees will begin teaching and research assignments in 24 countries across five continents in Fall 2026. Awardees include Yọmi Adegbile '26 and Ph.D. Student in Anthropology, Bella Shultz.

Recent Brown University alumni, current graduate students earn 39 Fulbright scholarships

This year’s 39 Fulbright awardees will begin teaching and research assignments in 24 countries across five continents in Fall 2026.

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Care and Agency: The Andean Community through the Eyes of Children — In this piece from the Population Studies and Training Center at Brown, Cultural Anthropologist and Anthropology Dept. Chair @jessacabeza.bsky.social examines the various ways that children receive, are denied, and provide care.

Care and Agency: The Andean Community through the Eyes of Children

Cultural Anthropologist Jessaca Leinaweaver examines the various ways that children receive, are denied, and provide care.

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From studying anthropology and archaeology at Brown to exploring the connections between food, culture and sustainability in Italy, Brown Class of 2026 graduate Calliope Speredakos is taking the next step in their academic journey as a Fulbright Scholar.

Calliope Speredakos: Cultivating sustainable food systems and preserving cultural heritage

As a newly named Fulbright Scholar, the Class of 2026 graduate will pursue a master’s degree in world food studies at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in northern Italy.

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Summer 2026 Update: Fieldwork in Chiapas, Mexico — During the month of June, six members of the Anthropology community participated in the 2026 field season of the Proyecto Arqueológico Busiljá-Chocoljá (PABC).

Summer 2026 Update: Fieldwork in Chiapas, Mexico

During the month of June, faculty and graduate students from the Department of Anthropology were in Chiapas, Mexico for fieldwork as part of the Proyecto Arqueológico Busiljá-Chocoljá (PABC).

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Congratulations to all of the faculty members recognized in this article, including IBES Prof Dov Sax and affiliates @maratimes.bsky.social (DEEPS), Shanti Morell-Hart (@brownanthro.bsky.social), and Jim Head (DEEPS)!

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From medicine and engineering to the humanities and social sciences, Brown faculty continue to earn national and international recognition for their research, scholarship and leadership.

Ancient Maya Wetlands Reveal Settlement That Thrived Amid "Collapse" — In a recent article from @eos.org, Shanti Morell-Hart provided commentary on new research about how an ancient Maya settlement in Belize appears to have outlasted droughts by relying on local wetlands.

Ancient Maya Wetlands Reveal Settlement That Thrived Amid “Collapse” - Eos

A newly excavated site provides evidence that Maya communities migrated from urban areas to rural wetlands during times of intense drought.

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Summer 2026 Spotlight: Ph.D. Student Coleton Hast was awarded the Critical Language Scholarship and is currently participating in eight weeks of Chinese Language Immersion at Tamkang University in Taiwan. 📸 : Coleton’s current commute—fishing boats floating in the Tamsui River. bit.ly/4oUg9aj

WATCH | “Subjects of the Sun”: Rethinking solar justice – During a book talk hosted by @brown-ibes.bsky.social, environmental anthropologist and professor Myles Lennon challenged audiences to see solar energy as not only a climate solution, but a reflection of deeper social and economic inequities.

WATCH | “Subjects of the Sun”: Rethinking solar justice with Myles Lennon

During an October 18 book talk, Assistant Professor Myles Lennon challenged audiences to see solar energy as not only a climate solution, but a reflection of deeper social and economic inequities.

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A quiet summer on the Green has begun 🍃

Intrusive Thoughts After Birth Are More Common Than You Think — This Yahoo! Health article references a 2022 study on perinatal and postpartum mood disorders by Associate Professor of Anthropology Katherine Mason.

Intrusive Thoughts After Birth Are More Common Than You Think

Intrusive thoughts about harming your baby are a recognized postpartum symptom. Learn what they mean, why shame keeps mothers silent, and how to get help.

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On this ep of Trending Globally from @watsonschoolbrown.bsky.social, Dan Richards & @ievajusionyte.bsky.social discuss her research, how it feels to have her work receive so much recognition, and what we can learn from border communities as immigration enforcement comes to our collective doorstep.

Border politics at our doorstep with Ieva Jusionyte - Trending Globally: Politics and Policy

How do borders — both the physical barriers and the political realities — shape our society?These questions have long driven the work of Ieva Jusion...

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The countdown is on. 🐻🎉 Brown’s 258th Commencement and Reunion Weekend starts this Friday!

#ArtatWatson presents: The Future Was Already Buried Here: Making and Unmaking Futures — Watson PhD fellow Juben Rabbani discussed his exhibition exploring the EV transition and California's Salton Sea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjWxdRiW2t4

During Commencement 2026, Brown University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of leaders in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and national security to civil rights, economics and business.

Brown to confer honorary degrees on six accomplished leaders during Commencement 2026

On Sunday, May 24, the University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of leaders in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and national security to civil rights, economics and…

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At Brown, Yo-Yo Ma shares how he finds humanity and purpose through music — In a recent piece from 'News from Brown,' Ma states: "My favorite courses in college were in anthropology, archaeology and evolutionary biology—because I wanted to figure out where we [humans] come from." Read more:

At Brown, Yo-Yo Ma shares how he finds humanity and purpose through music

In a campus visit organized by the student-led Brown China Summit, the renowned cellist offered a moving performance and words of wisdom during a conversation and audience Q&A.

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Last week, senior concentrators in anthropology presented their honors theses! Congratulations to Beatriz Plum Luard, Carolyne Nguyen, Hannah Zupancic, Emerald Spindler and Yọmi Adegbile. 🎉 Next stop: 🎓

Congratulations to Dr. Katyayni Seth on receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching from Brown! Katyayni’s excellence in the classroom is deeply rooted in her dissertation research, which examines how family members of sick children in North India interact with medical institutions.

Katyayni Seth Honored for Innovative, Student-Centered Pedagogy

Katyayni Seth, a doctoral candidate in Anthropology, has been named a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching. Described by the Director of Graduate Studies, Parker VanValkenbur...

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Tomorrow, 4/24: "A Celebration of Faculty Books in the Humanities." Join us for a celebration of the vibrancy of humanities research at Brown that spotlights the many books published this past year. Featured writers include Myles Lennon and Andrew Scherer. Sponsored by @cogutinstitute.bsky.social.

A Celebration of Faculty Books in the Humanities

Join us for a celebration of the vibrancy of humanities research at Brown that spotlights the many books published this past year, between March 20...

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Another successful defense in the books! Congratulations to Dr. Sydney Giacalone on defending her dissertation, titled “A Rural Agrarian Reckoning: Culpability and Change on the Ex-Conventional American Family Farm.” We are so proud of you, Sydney! ✨

Congratulations to Dr. Katyayni Seth on successfully defending her dissertation, titled “Imagine a Room: Pediatrics and its Publics in Contemporary North India.” We are so proud of you and excited to see what the future holds! ✨

Congratulations, @ievajusionyte.bsky.social!

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The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has awarded fellowships to Brown University professors Ieva Jusionyte and Matthew Kraft. The prestigious fellowships will support continued impactful research, writing and fieldwork from both scholars.

‘Tis the season! 🎉 Congratulations to Morgan Clark on successfully defending her dissertation, “From Authority to Amusement: Contents and Contexts of Reported Speech in Ancient Maya Writing.” We are so proud of you, Morgan!

A huge congratulations to the new Dr. Ahona Palchoudhuri 🎉 Yesterday Ahona successfully defended her dissertation titled “Music as an Earthly Concern: Attunements to a Better Life in Contemporary India.” We are so proud of you, Ahona!

Coral Gimbernard Earns Mellon Mays Fellowship — Under the mentorship of Professor Katherine Mason, Coral will explore experiences of fragmentation in childbirthing and abortion among Puerto Rican women and provide an anthropological analysis of their postpartum care. Congratulations, Coral!

Coral Gimbernard Earns Mellon Mays Fellowship

Under the mentorship of Professor Katherine Mason, Coral will explore experiences of fragmentation in childbirthing and abortion among Puerto Rican women and provide an anthropological analysis of the...

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Today, 3/31 at 12PM — "Resting the Anatomized Dead: Ethical Entanglements and Unsilencing the Disappeared Dead in Anatomical and Legacy Collections." Part of Anthropology's Spring 2026 Colloquium Series. Presented by Carlina de la Cova, @sc.edu.

ANTHROPOLOGY COLLOQUIUM — Resting the Anatomized Dead: Ethical Entanglements and Unsilencing the Disappeared Dead in Anatomical and Legacy Collec...

Part of Anthropology’s Spring 2026 Colloquium Series. This event was rescheduled from 1/27 due to inclement weather. This event is open to al...

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Ancient Maya Wetlands Reveal Settlement That Thrived Amid "Collapse" — In a recent article from @eos.org, Shanti Morell-Hart provided commentary on new research about how an ancient Maya settlement in Belize appears to have outlasted droughts by relying on local wetlands.

Ancient Maya Wetlands Reveal Settlement That Thrived Amid “Collapse” - Eos

A newly excavated site provides evidence that Maya communities migrated from urban areas to rural wetlands during times of intense drought.

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Unearthing History: How thousands of graves were reinterred to make way for Interstate 95 — In this piece from Providence Preservation Society, Jordi Rivera Prince is mentioned as being an integral part of transcribing and structuring archives at North Burial Ground in Providence, RI.

Unearthing History: How thousands of graves were reinterred to make way for Interstate 95 - Providence Preservation Society

Along the northwestern edge of North Burial Ground, a small section of the cemetery is severed from the rest of the grounds by a sliver of the Moshassuck River. Over a concrete…

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With awards in research mentorship and teaching, @brown.edu has recognized Profs Meredith Hastings & Myles Lennon for their outstanding support of students in the classroom, the lab, and beyond. @brownanthro.bsky.social Learn more and read reflections from the professors' students and colleagues:

IBES faculty members win University teaching and mentorship awards

The Brown community recognized Professors Meredith Hastings and Myles Lennon for their outstanding support of students in the classroom, the lab, and beyond.

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Women's History Month Spotlight: Katherine Mason is a medical anthropologist and co-founder of the Pandemic Journaling Project (PJP). In this piece, she discusses what Women's History Month means to her and her research.

Women's History Month: Katherine Mason

Katherine Mason is a medical anthropologist and co-founder of the Pandemic Journaling Project (PJP). In this spotlight, she discusses what Women's History Month means to her and her research.

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