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
April 8, 2025
Connecting art, protest and local history, professor Laura Middlebrooks steps outside the classroom to make an impact inside it
A fall research trip to Spain is yielding more ideas to further integrate language instruction, public art and student engagement.
March 27, 2025
VCU author examines symbolic use of jewels in Cervantes’ work
In her new book, School of World Studies professor Mar Martínez-Góngora highlights the many facets of the ‘Don Quixote’ author’s works.
Feb. 27, 2025
At the movies: Professors review Oscar-nominated films through the lens of their expertise
Ahead of the Academy Awards, professors discuss what worked – or didn’t – in five of the 2025 nominees.
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.
