Projects that have come to life thanks to donor support:
- Louise Lamphere Internship Program offers
opportunities for talented anthropology students each year as they pursue their professional goals and aspirations. Internships take place at Alexandria Archaeology and The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, as well as at the AAA office. The program has proved to be an important pathway for anthropology undergraduates to explore anthropology as practiced 'on the ground'. - Each spring, the AAA also offers a Virtual High School Internship for students interested in anthropological research. In 2025 we received a record-breaking 145 applications indicating a growing interest in anthropology from high school students.
- Thanks to the generosity of nearly 130 peers, who each contributed between $10 and $100 to a fund supporting financial assistance for the 2025 Annual Meeting, we were able to provide complimentary registration to 32 members. Please consider making a donation to support financial assistance opportunities to help colleagues attend the 2026 AAA Annual Meeting in St. Louis.
- Dr. Haile Eshe Cole Awarded First – Ever Anthropologist-In-Residence Theater Fellowship – Funded by an Anonymous donor to our Public Awareness programs.
- Anthropology Day is a signature initiative of the AAA designed to spark curiosity, amplify engagement, and celebrate the relevance of anthropology across the globe.
- You Helped Address Emergent Events & Ongoing Social Struggles: In 2025 AAA published two new PRESENT TENSE collections, Death by Data Erasure and Language, Censorship, and Power addressing some of the most controversial topics in our field by leading experts.
Named after our organization’s founding year, the 1902 Legacy Circle recognizes individuals who have made the extraordinary decision to support our mission through a planned gift. We recognize and celebrate the following individuals who have informed the AAA of their intentions: