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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

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Where were you the first time you heard ‘Hamilton’? The actors remember.

Touring cast visits to offer students insights into theater and representation, gain some into U.S. history around campus

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Curator John Overholt (left) shows historical documents to members of the cast of “Hamilton"
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