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Anthropology and Sociology Faculty
Committed to the success of their students, our faculty members are quality educators and leaders in their disciplines. They are widely respected for their research and commitment to their fields.
Between them, they bring a wealth of academic experience and real-world knowledge to our students to help them prepare for careers in today’s global market.
| Jane M. Eastman | Ph.D.: Associate Professor - Anthropology; Department Head; Director, Cherokee Studies. |
| John W. Bardo | Ph.D.: WCU Chancellor; Dr. Bardo is a sociologist who has taught classes for the department. |
| Kathleen M. Brennan | Ph.D.: Assistant Professor - Sociology |
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Lecturer - Anthropology |
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| Mary Byrnes | Ph.D.: Assistant Professor - Sociology |
| Marilyn Chamberlin | Ph.D.: Associate Professor - Sociology |
| Philip (Ted) Coyle | Ph.D.: Associate Professor - Anthropology; Director, Ethnography Laboratory |
| Anthony Hickey | Ph.D.: Professor - Sociology |
| Cheryl Johnston | Ph.D.: Assistant Professor - Anthropology |
| Janette Moser | Ph.D.: Visiting Instructor - Anthropology |
| Nyaga Mwaniki | Ph.D.: Associate Professor - Anthropology |
| Peter Nieckarz | Ph.D.: Associate Professor - Sociology |
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Ph.D.: Professor - Anthropology |
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| Heather Talley | Ph.D.: Assistant Professor - Sociology |
| John Williams | Ph.D.: Professor – Anthropology; Director of Forensic Anthropology Program |
| Danielle Haney | Department Administrative Assistant |