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The Anthropology Program puts students at the center of discovery—where hands-on learning, rigorous scientific research, and meaningful community engagement come together. Our students don’t just study culture; they explore how understanding human experiences, past and present, can address real-world challenges facing the Central Valley and communities worldwide.
By supporting our program, you empower the next generation of problem-solvers with the tools, insight, and perspective needed to make a lasting difference, both locally and globally.
Your influence remains part of this program’s DNA. With your support, we can sustain and expand the opportunities that define our work—mentoring the next generation of scholars, advancing meaningful research, and strengthening our connection to the communities we serve. Together, we can ensure that the program you helped shape continues to thrive and make a lasting impact.
Your support of the Program directly empowers students to turn their curiosity into real-world experience. Gifts to the program fund hands-on research, conference travel, and immersive learning opportunities that prepare students for meaningful careers and graduate study.
With your help, students can present their work, connect with professionals, and gain the confidence and skills that set them apart.
Your impact at every level
- $500 supports conference attendance or field school travel that shapes academic and career paths
- $25 helps a student print and present research to a wider audience
- $5–$10 provides drawing kits or basic field supplies for field courses
We are very pleased to announce that an anonymous donor has generously pledged to match donations up to $500! You can help us unlock this gift and double your donation of any amount!
Every contribution opens doors, expands possibilities, and invests in the next generation of anthropologists.