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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VCU’s Jackson Mallory was elected minority leader at the inaugural Virginia Government Simulation led by Virginia Commonwealth University’s Institute for Democracy, Pluralism and Community Empowerment.  (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Oct. 11, 2024

Led by VCU, the inaugural Virginia Government Simulation gives college students an exercise in engagement

The three-day event, put on by the Institute for Democracy, Pluralism and Community Empowerment, involved 45 students from nine campuses across the state.

Moira Neve, a VCU graduate student in English, said their current research project has helped them develop a more complicated understanding of time and history. (Kevin Morley, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Oct. 9, 2024

How I found my research: Moira Neve studies visions of a queer utopia as described in an early 20th-century journal

Neve said, 'I love the feeling of being in my own niche corner of this larger literary tradition, sifting through the archives only to arrive at new surprises every day.'

Harriet Kung, Ph.D., acting director of the Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy, will give a lecture titled “Science for Energy” on Oct. 16 in VCU’s STEM Building. (File photo)

Oct. 7, 2024

‘Science as energy’: U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science director to give public lecture at VCU symposium

The annual Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment symposium will explore the challenges society faces in sustainable energy and environment.

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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

Voter Registration Drive

Oct. 15, 12-5 p.m.
STEM Building, Lobby

Forensic Science Seminar: Importance of Preserving Evidence

Oct. 15, 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom)

2024 Election Panel

Oct. 15, 5-6 p.m. 
STEM Building, Room 110