Brett Riggs

Brett Riggs serves as a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology within Western Carolina University's College of Arts and Sciences.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Tennessee Knoxville
• M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Tennessee Knoxville
• B.A. in Anthropology from Wake Forest University

His scholarly work bridges anthropological and sociological frameworks, examining cultural systems and societal structures through interdisciplinary methodologies. This dual disciplinary focus enables comprehensive analysis of human behavior within evolving social contexts.

Professor Riggs maintains active engagement with the academic community through departmental leadership and curriculum development initiatives.