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
Sept. 29, 2025
Adriene Marshall (B.S. ’91, M.T. ’94) is making mathematics more accessible for K-12 students
The Maryland-based educator works in every level of the state’s education system to decrease students’ anxiety around mathematics
Sept. 29, 2025
VCU’s second annual Humanities Week will highlight their transformative power for real-world challenges
Hosted by the Humanities Research Center, the Oct. 20-24 program includes public sessions on careers, artificial intelligence and more.
Sept. 29, 2025
Andrew Chesnut selected as co-editor of religion encyclopedia
The VCU professor and Catholicism scholar will shape the second edition of the ‘Encyclopedia of Latin American Religions.’
Research @CHS
The College of Humanities and Sciences supports bold research and creative work addressing real-world challenges in Richmond and beyond.
Events
Xylazine: Evaluation of antemortem and postmortem specimen storage conditions
Sept. 30, 12:30-1:45 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)
Informational Session: On-site Research in Guam or Puerto Rico
Sept. 30, 4-5 p.m.
Harris Hall, Room 4153
Oct. 1, 5-7 p.m.
Institute for Contemporary Art