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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Why Liberal Arts?

The liberal arts helps students gain an appreciation of and insight into the things that bring joy to many people lives: art, music, literature, dance. With a liberal arts understanding, you’ll gain a richer exposure to the worlds, and gain the ability to form deeper understanding and bonds with them. 

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News & Events

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Rayan Ibrahim

July 16, 2026

Department of Mathematics and Statistics doctoral alum teaches the next generation of mathematicians

Rayan Ibrahim, Ph.D. (M.S.’21, Ph.D.’24), shares his passion for numbers and research with his students at Lafayette College

At a recent event at VCU, Melissa Holds the Enemy, chief justice for the Upper Mattaponi, said, “We are reclaiming and strengthening what has already belonged to us.” (Jake Burns, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

July 15, 2026

Summit explores judicial aspects of Virginia’s tribal nations

The Upper Mattaponi Tribe and VCU’s Humanities Research Center collaborate on the second annual gathering.

Dalton Echard

July 14, 2026

Compound Interest: Physics masters alum brings technical expertise to nanoscience sales

Dalton Echard (M.S.’16) shows there are many industry paths to utilize a physics education

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