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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.

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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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This summer, Nic Carwile is participating in a research internship in Germany at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. (Contributed photo)

July 8, 2025

Family ties, including a father’s illness, propel a son’s research journey

VCU biology major Nic Carwile finds special resonance in his prestigious summer internship in Germany.

Robert Sims, who recently retired as a professor in the School of World Studies, joined VCU’s foreign languages department in 1976. (Contributed photo)

July 3, 2025

Robert Sims, an architect of VCU’s Spanish studies, retires after a half-century

The School of World Studies professor influenced countless students – and donated thousands of books to VCU Libraries.

Chris Gough

July 1, 2025

Chris Gough appointed director of the VCU Rice Rivers Center

Gough is a biology professor and graduate program director in the School of Life Sciences and Sustainability.

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Research @CHS

The College of Humanities and Sciences supports bold research and creative work addressing real-world challenges in Richmond and beyond.

Learn more about our student and faculty research.