Good Sediment - Black Ecologies and the Politics of Restoration in Coastal Louisiana When saving wetlands imperils Black futures, restoration demands reimagination.
Digging Into Missing USC History Beneath the University of South Carolina's iconic Horseshoe, a remarkable discovery is bringing forgotten stories back to light. Over the past three years, archaeologists and students have uncovered 19th-century artifacts--from domino pieces and ceramic sherds to buttons, toothbrushes, and children's toys--that offer rare insight into the daily lives of the people who built and sustained the early campus. Led by anthropology professor Kelly Goldberg, the excavation is doing more than unearthing history--it's giving voice to those, including enslaved workers, whose stories were never recorded.
People Who Measure: Biological Research Through an Anthropological Lens University of South Carolina anthropologist Dr. Magdalena Stawkowski documents scientific research and daily life at Kazakhstan's former Soviet nuclear testing site, revealing the human and environmental impacts of radiation through a unique anthropological perspective.
Jennifer Reynolds Publishes New Article in Journal of Sociolinguistics Jennifer Reynolds, anthropology, linguistics, linguistic anthropology, sociolinguistics, Guatemala, Mayan communities, multilingual education, bilingual education, parental involvement, language and literacy, social justice, Journal of Sociolinguistics
Dr. Carlina Maria de la Cova publishes in New Open-Access Volume on Bioarchaeology and Social Justice Professor Carlina de la Cova of the University of South Carolina contributes to a new open-access Springer volume on bioarchaeology, activism and social justice, exploring health inequities, structural violence and global research impact. McCausland College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Magdalena Stawkowski Publishes New Article and Receives Two Research Grants Dr. Magdalena Stawkowski of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences publishes new research on radiation risk and secures major grants supporting nuclear testing studies in Kazakhstan and interdisciplinary anthropology work.
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Anthropology The Department of Anthropology celebrates 50 years with a special lecture by Dr. Thomas Leatherman, highlighting decades of research, discovery and community engagement that shaped anthropology at the University of South Carolina.
