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The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is the historic heart of Harvard University—home to its undergraduate and PhD programs and a vibrant community fueled by ambition, curiosity, and a shared pursuit of knowledge.

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A team led by quantum expert Mikhail Lukin and including Dolev Bluvstein has achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing by creating a logical quantum processor with up to 48 logical qubits. Jon Chase/Harvard Staff Photographer Photographer photo credit: Jon Chase

FAS Initiatives

Discover how the FAS is driving innovation and lasting change through key initiatives.

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Sustain life-saving research and meet the urgent needs of students and scholars. 

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Community connections

67 grads recognized for Civic Engagement

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7,102

Undergraduate Students

4,600

Graduate Students

1,276

Faculty

40

Academic Departments

30+

Academic Centers

13

Institutes

10

Museums

25+

Libraries

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Harvard remains a place of unlimited possibility because of our dedicated community. Alumni, parents, and friends make it possible for the FAS to invest in talented students and faculty and to ensure they have what they need to do their best work.

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