2026 Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Anthropological Association (NEAA)
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
April 17-18, 2026
Conference Agenda
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Location: BH 104 Business Hall, 1st Floor |
| 12:00pm - 1:30pm |
Anthropology in the Wild: A Career Panel Discussion with Anthropology Alumni Location: BH 104 Chair: Rae Mulroy Curious about where a degree in anthropology can take you? Join us for a lively careers panel featuring alumni and professionals working in the field today. Panelists will share their paths, offer practical advice, and reflect on how anthropological training shapes their work in the world. This event is designed especially for current students exploring career possibilities, and we’re providing a free pizza lunch for student attendees to make it easy to come, listen, and connect. Faculty and staff are welcome to attend as well, though lunch quantities are planned with students in mind. |
| 5:45pm - 7:00pm |
Keynote: What Can Anthropology Do? by Dr. Hanna Garth, PhD Location: BH 104 Chair: Hanna Garth Chair: Peter Little Join Dr. Hanna Garth as she reflects on her journey through anthropology and how an anthropological lens can meaningfully shape scholarship, teaching, and the world we hope to build. |
| 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
NEAA Banquet Location: BH 104 Chair: Peter Little We warmly invite you to join us for the NEAA Banquet —a wonderful evening of great food, camaraderie, and celebration. Please note that prior registration and ticket purchase are required to attend. We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you! |

