Digging history: Philanthropy fuels Auburn’s archaeological discovery

1/1/2025

Charlotte Tuggle, Director
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Michael Walters to serve as Auburn University’s NAGPRA coordinator
Michael Walters has been chosen to coordinate the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act at Auburn University.
NAGPRA Assistant Nickolas Long aspires to rebuild trust between archaeologists, Native communities
Nickolas Long, a new NAGPRA assistant for Auburn University, brings a strong background in archaeology and education to the College of Liberal Arts.
Faculty Spotlight: Kristrina Shuler, Anthropology
As a biological anthropologist, Kristrina Shuler, associate professor and director of the anthropology program at Auburn, focuses her research on bioarchaeology to explore the intersections of health and power relations of marginalized groups through time.
Anthropology highlights
Photo Gallery: 2025 Auburn Research Symposium
On March 26, Auburn University celebrated research and creative scholarship by undergraduate students, graduate students and post-doctoral researchers through the 2025 Research Symposium.
NAGPRA Assistant Hallie Sampson brings international experience to Auburn’s collection
As a NAGPRA assistant, Hallie Sampson will contribute her expertise in healing through the homecoming of cultural artifacts.

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