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, 17 departments and three programs, you have a lot of options—and we'd love to have you join us.

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Consider the value of a liberal arts education.

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"A majority of employers view the learning outcomes that define a contemporary liberal education ... to be 'very important' for success in the workforce."

Source: Association of American Colleges and Universities

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News

VCU professor Rebecca Gibson’s latest book is a translation – and a critique – of 1908 medical textbook “Le Corset.” (Photo provided by Rebecca Gibson)

Nov. 19, 2024

In ‘The Bad Corset,’ VCU author Rebecca Gibson translates – and reframes – a medical text that goes beyond a woman’s waist

Anthropology professor connects past and present to explore biases and misconceptions that still influence modern health care.

Christopher Brooks, Ph.D., (standing left), Naomi Hodge-Muse (seated) and Faye Z. Belgrave, Ph.D., chief diversity officer and vice president for inclusive excellence, at a recent event celebrating "Tales of Koehler Hollow," a book co-authored by Hodge-Muse and Brooks. (Photo by Mylia Wentworth)

Nov. 18, 2024

Deep roots and perseverance highlight the Black experience in Appalachia, VCU professor and co-author share

In a presentation tied to ‘Tales of Koehler Hollow,’ Christopher A. Brooks and Naomi Hodge-Muse trace a rich tradition in rural Virginia.

Gabriela León-Pérez poses with her Latino Virginia students and undergraduate research assistants. (Photo contributed by Gabriela León-Pérez)

Nov. 12, 2024

Latino Virginia oral history project gives voice to stories that supplant stereotypes

The collaboration from VCU professors Gabriela León-Pérez and Daniel Morales will form a public database documenting the state’s fastest-growing minority population.

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Equity, inclusion and diversity @CHS

We're committed to promoting experiences and fueling behaviors that support a welcoming and affirming environment.

Learn more about equity, inclusion and diversity in the College of Humanities and Sciences.

Events

Black Studies: An Intellectual Genealogy

Nov. 19, 2-4 p.m.
University Student Commons Theater

What Now? The Future of Immigrant Students and DACA

Nov. 19, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Academic Learning Commons, Room 2104

2024 VCU Cabell First Novelist Award

Nov. 19, 7-8:30 p.m. 
Cabell Library, Room 303