The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) at Yale University is pleased to announce a one-year internship in honor of Melvin Ember. Melvin Ember was President of HRAF from 1987 until his passing in 2009. The intent…
The American Anthropological Association is officially celebrating Anthropology Day on February 20, 2025. Anthropology Day is a day for anthropologists to celebrate our discipline while sharing it with the world around us. On Friday, February 21, the Human…
As we reflect on 2024 and look forward to a new year, HRAF would like to extend a heartfelt welcome to our newest member institutions. We are especially pleased by the diversity and global reach…
HRAF Global Scholar: Tegegne Mekuria Title: Assistant Professor, Department of English Language and Literature University Affiliation: Wollo University, Ethiopia Research Topic: Integrating Critical Thinking and Cultural Exploration in EFL Learning Tegegne Mekuria is an Assistant…
The Human Relations Area Files at Yale University announces the retirement of Research Anthropologist Ian Skoggard, a longtime member of our staff. Ian has worked at HRAF for 28 years and has contributed greatly to…
HRAF Global Scholar: Kamal Feriali Title: Assistant Professor of Anthropology University Affiliation: Université Hassan II de Casablanca Research Topic: Human Diversity, Anthropology of Religion, Environmental Anthropology, and Human Rights Kamal Feriali is currently an Assistant…
HRAF Global Scholar: Karminn C.D. Daytec Yañgot Title: Teaching Fellow in Anthropology University Affiliation: University of the Philippines Baguio Research Topic: Indigenous peoples in the Philippines Karminn C.D. Daytec Yañgot is a Teaching Fellow in…
HRAF Global Scholar: Subhra Saha Title: Academic Counselor and Researcher University Affiliation: Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India Research Topic: Tantra and Shākta tantric traditions over the centuries in India HRAF Global Scholar…
HRAF was pleased to attend the Anthropology and Education conference in London hosted by the Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI). The conference took place at Senate House, University of London from June 25 to 28, 2024.…
HRAF staff members Carol Ember, Michael Fischer, Matthew Longcore, Ian Skoggard, and Samantha King attended the 2023 AAA/CASCA Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada. It was great to reconnect with friends we have known for years,…