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
Sept. 30, 2024
Author Christopher Brooks looks at two pandemics – HIV and COVID – in latest book
Focusing on Kenya, the VCU anthropology professor expands his ongoing exploration.
Sept. 17, 2024
Nothing ham-handed about this project: VCU helps digitally preserve the last Genuine Smithfield Ham
Bernard Means of the Virtual Curation Laboratory and his summer field school students hit the road to scan a serious – and slippery – hunk of Virginia history.
Sept. 16, 2024
VCU’s new El Centro will support Latine students, faculty and staff in academic success and community engagement
The center, part of the Division of Inclusive Excellence, officially launches in September and is developing a range of programs.
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.