Research

Another landmark year for research grants

During the 2025–26 fiscal year, Notre Dame continued its trajectory of research growth, submitting the most proposals and receiving the highest value of external research awards in the institution’s history.

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What Would You Fight For?

Fighting to prevent infections

Notre Dame researchers have created a novel catheter adaptation that prevents infections before they begin.

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Academy

Philosopher is building a comprehensive worldview by questioning everything

Douglas W. Portmore, professor of philosophy, is developing a research program in ethics as a program chair for the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good, in addition to his other pursuits in the world of philosophy.

“It’s very important for all of us to be critical thinkers—ones who don’t just accept something because your parents accepted it or the generation before you accepted it or your culture or your nation accepts it. It’s important to learn to question those things.”—Douglas W. Portmore, professor of philosophy

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