Emory & Henry College Physics class

Connect your learning with critical thinking and problem-solving.

Success in Excellence

Education in the liberal arts and sciences prepares students to think critically, solve the world’s crucial problems and become leaders who look at issues from multiple perspectives. Students at Emory & Henry learn with a humanistic approach including common core and specific career-oriented major tracks. Graduates of the School of Arts & Sciences have entered professional careers showing the excellent results of a liberal arts education in the world.

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Outcomes of a Connected
Liberal Arts Education

Emory & Henry College’s programs allow students to gain knowledge in a discipline of their choice and beyond. Students work closely with acclaimed faculty in more than 90 majors, minors and tracks allowing students to hand-craft their path to graduation. Combining learning skills, professional development and a core curriculum that values human experience—students graduate from our programs ready to succeed in work and life.

Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs

100%

of Undergraduate Students Receive Financial Aid

1300+

Undergraduate & Graduate Students

21

State and National Awards

Meet Our Alumni

  • Israel O'Quinn, E&H Class of 2002

    Israel O’Quinn is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates.

    Delegate Israel O’Quinn was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates on November 8, 2011. He represents the 5th House District which is comprised of Bristol City, Galax City, Grayson County, Smyth County (part) and Washington County (part). 

    As an advocate for Southwest Virginia, Israel works to ensure the 5th District is...

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“The education that our students in the School of Arts and Sciences receive is unique.  It trains them to look at problems in their work, in their lives, and in the world from a variety of lenses. Students are prepared from the very beginning of their time on campus about the realities of the world of work and community.”
—Dr. Lisa A. Withers