Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1838 by Methodists and Quakers, the university moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco and electric power industrialist James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment and the institution changed its name to honor his deceased father, Washington Duke.
Duke University's Anthropology department in Durham, NC, offers a deep exploration of human cultures and societies across the globe, both historically and in the present day. Focusing on sociocultural and archaeological perspectives, the department engages students in understanding complex global issues and diverse human experiences through rigorous research and immersive ethnographic fieldwork. Comprehensive undergraduate programs, including a BA, Interdepartmental major, and minor, complement a distinguished PhD program in Cultural Anthropology. With faculty specializing in various world regions, the department fosters a vibrant intellectual community, preparing graduates with critical thinking and cross-cultural skills for diverse careers in academia, research, non-profits, and professional fields.
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