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The Department of Anthropology and UAB's College of Arts and Sciencesclass="btn btn-primary" could not do what we do without your support. Traditional revenues such as tuition, fees, federal grants, and state funds provide for daily work, but they often vary with the level of state revenues and enrollments.

Gifts from you create a secure, concrete foundation for our future success. They benefit not only students and faculty but also the community as a whole.

Giving Funds

You can contribute to the Department of Anthropology in a number of ways:

The Department of Anthropology General Fund

Your gift to the Department of Anthropology General Fund provides the program with flexibility to support key priorities. Your support allows us to continue to provide outstanding academic programs and world-class research.


Dr. Bruce P. Wheatley Scholarship in Anthropology

The Dr. Bruce P. Wheatley Scholarship in Anthropology is named in memory of Dr. Bruce Wheatley, a treasured anthropology professor. The scholarship is used to support deserving anthropology students with preference given to students who are traveling with the Department of Anthropology for course credit.


For additional information regarding gifts to the Department of Anthropology, please contact Julia Ann Starke at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (205) 996-2154.

We thank you for your support.