Embrace the And
At VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences, we feel passionately about the possibilities the “and” in the College of Humanities and Sciences represents. That’s why you see the ampersand–our &–everywhere! As a student, you have the opportunity to take courses across multiple disciplines and, if you want, pursue a minor, certificate program, or double major. You will also combine a solid liberal arts foundation with job readiness. With two schools, 18 departments and three programs, you have a lot of options—and we'd love to have you join us.
Did you know?
"A majority of employers view the learning outcomes that define a contemporary liberal education ... to be 'very important' for success in the workforce."

News
March 31, 2025
VCU researcher finds insights into social media, activism and journalism by exploring unrest in Egypt
A Facebook group’s transition points to how 2010s expectations for social media didn’t materialize, the Robertson School’s Mariam Alkazemi says.
March 27, 2025
VCU author examines symbolic use of jewels in Cervantes’ work
In her new book, School of World Studies professor Mar Martínez-Góngora highlights the many facets of the ‘Don Quixote’ author’s works.
March 24, 2025
VCU establishes School of Life Sciences and Sustainability
Emphasizing solutions-focused faculty collaboration and student learning, the new school in the College of Humanities and Sciences will combine VCU Life Sciences and the Department of Biology.

Belonging and connection @CHS
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Events
Art, Inquiry, and Spiritual Practice: A Conversation with Cliff Edwards
March 27, 5-7 p.m.
STEM Building, 2nd Floor
Women, Faith, and Family: Reclaiming Gender Justice through Religious Activism
March 31, 12-1 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
Forensic Science Seminar: Digging into Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy
April 2, 2-3:30 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)