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
Jan. 28, 2026
Justice, education and advocacy propel Alexander Campbell
The senior, who led the push for new state legislation when he was a child, today serves on the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities and works for a member of the Virginia House of Delegates – among many other efforts.
Jan. 28, 2026
Cristina Stanciu’s visiting professorship in France deepens VCU’s global humanities reach
The director of the Humanities Research Center will spend a month at Université Bordeaux Montaigne.
Jan. 27, 2026
Slavery was ‘foundational’ to the British monarchy, VCU author Brooke Newman reveals
In her new book, ‘The Crown’s Silence,’ the history professor uses thousands of archival records to detail the royal ties to the transatlantic slave trade.
Research @CHS
The College of Humanities and Sciences supports bold research and creative work addressing real-world challenges in Richmond and beyond.
Events
Indigenous Elder in Residence Welcome Reception
Jan. 21, 2-3 p.m.
Shafer Dining Hall, Compass Room
Jan. 22, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
SHEAR Webinar: Resumes for Humanists
Jan. 23, 12-1 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)