| Sumario: | The document reports on the 95th Annual Business Meeting of the American Association of Biological Anthropologists (AABA) held in Denver, Colorado, in March 2026. It details organizational activities including leadership transitions, financial status, and strategic initiatives such as the establishment of endowed funds to support member participation and community-building. The meeting highlighted ethical considerations in the study of human remains, renewal of the publishing contract with Wiley for the American Journal of Biological Anthropology (AJBA), and the appointment of a new AJBA Editor-in-Chief. Extensive programming for the 2026 annual conference included invited symposia, workshops, and efforts to enhance accessibility and diversity, supported by various AABA committees and affiliated organizations like The Leakey Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation. The report also honors award recipients, commemorates recently deceased members of the biological anthropology community, and outlines ongoing and future initiatives to foster professional development, inclusivity, and scientific advocacy within the discipline.
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