School of Human Evolution and Social Change

School of Human Evolution and Social Change associate professor Christopher Campisano's young daughter, Noelle, examines a Lucy reproduction in the "Finding Lucy" exhibit.

"Finding Lucy" exhibit opens at Innovation Gallery

Jonathan Hazel, looking for worked stone at the City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico.

Anthropology students get hands-on experience at summer field school

September 05, 2024

Collage of photos of a lake surrounded by a canyon, a utility worker looking at water pipes and a child washing their hands.

Environment and sustainability

Navigating uncharted waters: ASU drives solutions for water resilience

September 03, 2024

An older man points to his elbow while standing near a monument plaque in a barren dirt field

Science and technology

The tiny bone that led to a very big discovery

August 27, 2024

Close up of head and torso of hominid skeleton with an inset showing the full view

Science and technology

'Lucy' and the origins of humans

August 23, 2024

Side-by-side portraits of Mariam Abazeri and Meadhbh Mclvor.

University news

Anthropologists with expertise in human rights law, the environment join ASU faculty

August 19, 2024

Remains of the structure at al-Khayran, with the cobblestone and flagstone surfaces visible in the foreground and the walls visible in the background.

University news

10,000-year-old house reveals history of farmland ownership in neolithic Middle East

August 14, 2024

Two people observe an artifact

Arts, humanities and education

New MA in museum studies offers contemporary, inclusive approach

August 06, 2024

Site PP13B mouth

Science and technology

ASU research site given UNESCO World Heritage designation

August 05, 2024

Buffalo in an open landscape surrounded by mountains.

Science and technology

New study captures 6M years of African mammal fossil history

July 22, 2024

Older person seen from behind, seated in a wheelchair in a bedroom, looking out a window.

Science and technology

When skeletons hold secrets: ASU project helps identify hidden elder abuse

July 18, 2024