Creative, critical, essential.
The College of Humanities and Sciences is the foundation of educational and intellectual life at Virginia Commonwealth. Home to two schools, 17 departments, five Centers and Institutes, and three programs, we house the core disciplines in the natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. More than 50% of VCU undergraduates have at least one major in the College of Humanities and Sciences.
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74% of employers say a liberal arts education is the best way to prepare for success in today's global economy.
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Dec. 7, 2022
Class of 2022: Bo Belotti trained as an activist scholar while pursuing change at the local and state levels
Belotti, a political science major, organized protests, developed and advocated for policies, worked on electoral campaigns and strengthened his skill set, all in hopes of making a difference.
Dec. 2, 2022
Class of 2022: Constance Bolte studied climate change’s impacts on pine trees
Bolte, who has three degrees from VCU, shifted from a teaching career to earn her doctorate in integrative life sciences and pursue her love of research.
Dec. 1, 2022
Author, retired VCU English professor featured in ‘Dick Tracy’ comic this Sunday
Tom De Haven, who wrote a series of novels centered around comics and cartoonists and taught creative writing in the Department of English at VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences, appeared as himself on Sunday in the comic he grew up admiring.
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.