The University of Miami (UM, UMiami, Miami, U of M, and The U) is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida. It was founded in 1925 by a group of civic leaders and educators, including industrialists George E. Merrick and John S. Collins. The university's first president was Bowman Foster Ashe, who served from 1925 to 1941.
The University of Miami's Anthropology Department in Coral Gables, Florida, provides a comprehensive study of human diversity across time and the globe. Following a four-field approach, the program explores cultural, biological, archaeological, and linguistic anthropology. Faculty research spans diverse areas, from ancient societies and human evolution to contemporary health and environmental challenges. Students gain hands-on experience through archaeological field schools in locations like Peru and community-based research opportunities in South Florida, utilizing Miami's unique multicultural environment. The department equips graduates with critical thinking and practical skills, preparing them for diverse careers in fields such as public health, cultural resource management, education, and international development.
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