Why World Studies?
In the School of World Studies we explore what it means to be human.
Using anthropology, foreign languages, international studies and religious studies, we investigate the depth and breadth of the human experience so we can address the challenges we face as global citizens. Our programs begin with basic questions about humanity: Who are we? Where did we come from? What do we believe? How do we communicate and negotiate meaning? What is our responsibility as world citizens?
Learn more about the value of a degree in a World Studies program.
News
Nov. 19, 2024
In ‘The Bad Corset,’ VCU author Rebecca Gibson translates – and reframes – a medical text that goes beyond a woman’s waist
Anthropology professor connects past and present to explore biases and misconceptions that still influence modern health care.
Nov. 18, 2024
Deep roots and perseverance highlight the Black experience in Appalachia, VCU professor and co-author share
In a presentation tied to ‘Tales of Koehler Hollow,’ Christopher A. Brooks and Naomi Hodge-Muse trace a rich tradition in rural Virginia.
Nov. 11, 2024
A year-end review of students and alums who earned prestigious scholarships through the National Scholarship Office
Recipients represent a variety of fields and backgrounds, and their scholarships will provide invaluable opportunities to deepen their studies, gain new perspectives and grow in their fields.
World Studies Spotlight
Meet Kristina
Kristina Donnally wanted to be an archaeologist ever since second grade when she visited the Ancient Egypt exhibit at the Smithsonian. Visit our 'Meet a Student' page to read more about Kristina, including the internships in our Virtual Curation Lab and on an excavation site in Israel that inspired her studies.