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August 02, 2022

Ph.D. student Kathleen Nicholson demonstrates the biosafety level 3 facility. (Photo by Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame)

Research

Annual research awards top record-breaking $244M

During fiscal year 2022, researchers at Notre Dame received $244 million in research award funding, surpassing the previous record of $222.7 million set in fiscal year 2021. Read about the largest awards and the colleges and schools that received them.

"Credit belongs to our talented faculty, who use this funding to help the University live out its mission to be a force for good in the world." — Robert J. Bernhard, vice president for research and professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering

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National

Heather Reynolds testifies before House Select Committee

Heather Reynolds, managing director of the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities, testified before the House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth on July 28. The hearing focused on evaluating the effectiveness of current safety net programs, with an emphasis on how those programs helped Americans during the pandemic.

ND in the News

Tariffs on China and the effect on US inflation

A USA Today article on July 25 highlighted President Joe Biden's quandary of lifting or keeping tariffs on China. In 2018, then-president Donald Trump imposed tariffs against Chinese imports. Now Biden is faced with the decision to lift or keep tariffs against China. Jeffrey Bergstrand, professor of finance in the Mendoza College of Business, weighed in on the effects of repealing or retaining tariffs and the impact on inflation.

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Health

Notre Dame Wellness Center pharmacy drive-thru reopens

The expansion of the Wellness Center is progressing smoothly, with construction expected to conclude in September. Here are updates, including that the pharmacy drive-thru has reopened and some over-the-counter products are available to purchase at the drive-thru.

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Health & Wellness

Summus Master Class: Self-Care at Work

Summus is a virtual specialist platform for faculty and staff enrolled in an ND medical plan. At no cost to you or your family members, Summus provides a suite of virtual health and well-being services, which are fully confidential. Here's how to activate your Summus account.

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