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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TikTok’s algorithm makes the platform stand out, said Joshua Smith, an assistant professor in VCU’s Robertson School of Media and Cultured, with its For You Page bringing users closer to the stuff that matters to them most. (Getty Images)

March 29, 2024

Potential TikTok ban is a high-stakes threat for its young user base and beyond, VCU professor says

The Robertson School’s Joshua Smith hopes lawmakers consider other approaches amid security concerns tied to the social media app.

Left to right: Burnside Watstein Award recipients Emmin Bickford, an alum and a counselor with The Properties of Light; Aaliyah Freeman, Caroline Perez and AJ Jain, representing the Triangle Club at VCU; Tre Straughter, administrative support coordinator with University Student Commons; and Carol Schall, Ph.D., associate professor in the VCU School of Education. (Thomas Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

March 29, 2024

Five recipients of 2024 Burnside Watstein Awards demonstrate service to LGBTQIA+ community and VCU

From marriage equality to pharmacy work, the honorees have championed diversity and inclusion.

The Memory Studies Lab is hosting a symposium on April 2, featuring a keynote lecture from Edward Ayers, professor and president emeritus at the University of Richmond. (Getty Images)

March 28, 2024

First public event from VCU’s Memory Studies Lab features prominent history scholar Edward Ayers

The April 2 symposium highlights the wide-ranging aspects and ramifications of how we interpret the past.

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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

Creative Inquiries: Suzanne Kite Ph.D.

March 29, 1 p.m.
Cabell Library Lecture Hall and Zoom

Memory Symposium

April 2, 10 a.m.
University Student Commons, Richmond Salons III-IV