Anthropology
Anthropology: Who we are and where we came from

Anthropology is everywhere—from understanding the origins of humans, to how human lives and cultures vary in the past and present, to how we can address pressing issues of the 21st century. The Anthropology Department at Washington State University is known for its work on the archaeology of the Americas; the relationship between biology, the mind, and culture, as showcased by our Human Biology major; and the human family. Our alumni work in a variety of fields, including at universities, Amazon, and the United Nations; in professional archaeology; and as consultants. In the next five years, we will further build our interdisciplinarity and cross-sector reach and strengthen our relationships with communities in the Northwest and beyond—all while continuing to train students who lead the field and sharing with the world what it means to be human.

Your Generosity Opens the Door to Possibilities – Please Make a Gift Today! We thank you for your support during #CougsGive

$10,000
$10,000 Seattle Student Experience Challenge
The first 20 gifts to any fund in the College of Arts and Sciences unlocks $10,000 to the Student Experience Fund, thanks to a generous donor!
20 Gift Goal
Starts in
$3,000
Paul Konek '93 $3,000 Challenge for College of Arts and Sciences Excellence Fund
The first 15 gifts to any area in the College of Arts and Sciences will unlock a generous $3,000 from Paul Konek '93, elevating the College of Arts and Sciences Excellence Fund!
15 Gift Goal
Starts in
Leaderboard
Campus, College, and Program Gifts Leaderboard
Which campus, college, or program will receive the most gifts during #CougsGive?
Campus, College, Program (29)
$3,500
College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board $3,500 Challenge
Thanks to Tracy Ostrem '93, Patricia McInturff '69, and Pat Sobczyk '80, the first 75 gifts to any fund in the College of Arts and Sciences unlocks $3,500 to the College of Arts and Sciences Excellence Fund!
75 Gift Goal
Starts in
Leaderboard
Campus, College, and Program Dollars Leaderboard
Which campus, college, or program will raise the most dollars during #CougsGive?
Campus, College, Program (29)
Event
Vice President's Faculty & Staff Participation Challenge
We love to hear from Faculty and Staff about what they love about WSU! Thanks to Mike Connell '85, VP of Advancement and CEO of the WSU Foundation, five WSU faculty or staff donors will have a $100 bonus applied to their gift if they share their story. (Winners will be selected randomly at the end of the day.)
Use #cougsgive to join in the fun!
Don't forget to share!

Questions? See our FAQ.

Or you can contact us at annual.giving@wsu.edu.