Brown University is a private Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island. It is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, founded in 1764 as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. One of nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution, it was the first college in the United States to codify in its charter that admission and instruction of students was to be equal regardless of their religious affiliation.
Brown University's Anthropology department in Providence, RI, provides a dynamic environment for exploring the depth and breadth of human experience across time and cultures. Offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs, it fosters a holistic perspective through rigorous engagement with the four core subfields: archaeology, biological, linguistic, and social-cultural anthropology. The department encourages critical examination of pressing global issues such as inequality, environmental sustainability, and the transformative role of technology. With a history dating back to its formal establishment in 1965, the department maintains strong research focuses, including medical anthropology and archaeology of the Americas, supported by resources like the Haffenreffer Museum and specialized labs. It emphasizes community engagement, connecting academic study with real-world issues and preparing graduates for diverse careers.
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