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The University of Tulsa acquires Fab Lab Tulsa

The University of Tulsa has announced the acquisition of Fab Lab Tulsa, which provides access to digital fabrication tools and resources throughout the community through membership and programming. The move is part of TU’s ongoing efforts to promote innovation and aligns with the university’s global reputation in engineering, computer science, and the creative arts. “We […]

Unique organizational studies program offers expansive opportunities

At roughly 75 majors, organizational studies is one of the largest majors in The University of Tulsa’s Kendall College of Arts & Sciences. From social sciences, media, and arts to business administration, the program provides students a wide range of knowledge and skills, rather than limiting them to a single discipline. But as a so-called […]

TU Law celebrates alumna Sara Hill’s historic confirmation to federal bench

The University of Tulsa’s College of Law congratulates alumna Sara Hill (JD ’03) as she becomes the first Native American woman to serve as a federal judge in Oklahoma. This historic appointment marks a significant milestone in the state’s legal landscape. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to confirm Hill, who fills a vacant […]

New faculty member brings expertise and INSPIRE lab to Psychology Department

The University of Tulsa Department of Psychology has a wide variety of faculty-led research labs. From the Exposure, Relaxation & Rescripting Therapy for Chronic Nightmares study to the Psychophysiology Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience lab, TU offers students the opportunity to participate in ongoing research and even publish their findings. New to Kendall College of Arts […]

More than 60 years of James Joyce Quarterly

Legend has it that Thomas Staley, former provost of The University of Tulsa, founded the James Joyce Quarterly, fondly known as JJQ, in his garage. Or was it his kitchen table? That was more than 60 years ago, and since then the journal has become an internationally esteemed publication known for its publishing of critical […]

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2024 graduate student awards presented

Each year, The University of Tulsa’s Graduate School honors student achievements at…

Anthropology professor’s research helps lead to new Israeli national park designation

In April, a new national park opened in Israel’s Jordan Valley. Miriam…

Odell Foundation allows student to attend major archaeological conference

George Odell, a renowned University of Tulsa professor of anthropology and internationally…

Updates from the Chair: Anthropology & Sociology

I’m writing at more or less the midpoint of my term as…

Academics & Ales sets first 2024 event

Academics & Ales started as an initiative to raise public awareness of…

Interdisciplinary team awarded NSF instrumentation grant

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has granted a Major Research Instrumentation Program…

Studying abroad in the footsteps of Hamilton

After spending a semester in the classroom studying Alexander Hamilton’s impact on…

Pickering named dean of McFarlin Library

University of Tulsa Professor Emeritus of Anthropology Bob Pickering has been named…

Helmerich Center for American Research Hosts Inaugural Symposium

New grad student opportunities from TU’s Helmerich Center for American Research

The University of Tulsa’s Helmerich Center for American Research is a little-known…

Anthropology, Sociology merger creates more robust academic department

The Departments of Anthropology and Sociology have merged to create a stronger…

Anthropology professor awarded major research grant

Miriam Belmaker’s NSF grant will support the purchase of a 3D micro…

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Outstanding Researchers 2022

The University of Tulsa is pleased to announce the recipients of the…

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Anthropology Ph.D. student awarded Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Research Grant

Emily Schumacher plans to use the funds to support her archaeological fieldwork…

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TU paleoanthropologist uncovers ancient humans in Israel

Prehistoric child's vertebra discovered in the Jordan Valley adds to the story…

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Risk management and resilience among the ancestors of the Creek Indians

Professor of Anthropology Thomas Foster’s new book, Apalachicola, is the result of…

TU community pulls together to welcome Afghan newcomers

In light of recent events in Afghanistan, University of Tulsa students, faculty…

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Art history and anthropology major named Global Winner

The Global Undergraduate Awards program has awarded its highest distinction to senior…

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Archaeological research on past land use sheds light on future climate change

Professor of Anthropology Thomas Foster is part of an international team that’s…

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Professors awarded NOVA FuTUre Fund innovation prizes

Associate Professor of English Grant Jenkins and Chapman Associate Professor of Anthropology…

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Early tool time: Anthropology postdoctoral fellow explores bone tools made by our Paleolithic ancestors

NSF SBE postdoctoral fellow Naomi L. Martisius will be spending two years…

Professor Danielle Macdonald and three other people in an archaeological pit in the Jordanian desert

In search of ancient hunters and gatherers

Unable to travel to abroad because of COVID-19, anthropology professor Danielle Macdonald…

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