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

News

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Sept. 22, 2026

Blakely Wright combines history and anthropology to better understand the past

Wright focuses on marginalized and underrepresented Indigenous histories

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Sept. 17, 2026

VCU Launches the Baldacci Institute for Civil Discourse

VCU has launched the Baldacci Institute for Civil Discourse, supported by a $13 million gift from Michelle and David Baldacci, to foster respectful nonpartisan dialogue and civic engagement across political differences in Virginia.

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Sept. 16, 2026

VCU to screen true-crime documentary ‘Baby Doe’ with filmmaker

Jessica Earnshaw will join College of Humanities and Sciences faculty for a panel after the Sept. 16 viewing in the Commons theater.

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05

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Oct
05

  • 12:00 PM

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