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Notre Dame opens applications for 2026 Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellowship program

The University of Notre Dame is accepting applications for the next cohort of Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellows, a select group of early-career scholars in science, engineering, and the liberal arts who are committed to Notre Dame’s mission to be a powerful force for good in the world. Up to …

Ornate stone entrance to Cushing Hall of Engineering, with the building name engraved in gothic-style lettering above a large arched wooden door, partially framed by green leaves in the foreground.

The Notre Dame College of Engineering welcomes 9 new members to the faculty this fall

“We are thrilled to welcome this outstanding group of new faculty to the College of Engineering,” said Patricia J. Culligan, Matthew H. McCloskey Dean of Notre Dame’s College of Engineering. “Their wide-ranging expertise and innovative research will help shape the future of engineering, …

The Notre Dame Wideband Test Facility officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 6, 2025. From left to right: Victor Mai, National Security Technology Accelerator; Representative Rudy Yakym, IN-2; Michael Bilyeu, Silicon Crossroads Microelectronic Commons (SCMC) Hub; Tim Morgan, Microelectronics Commons Technical Director OUSD(R&E)/OASD(CT); Jon Chisum, associate professor, and Patrick Fay, Stinson Professor of Nanotechnology, in the Department of Electrical Engineering; and Jeffrey F. Rhoads, the John and Catherine Martin Family Vice President for Research and professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. Photo: Angelic Rose Hubert.

Notre Dame opens new Wideband Test Facility

On Wednesday (August 6), the doors of the new Wideband Test Facility at the University of Notre Dame (South Bend, Indiana, USA) were officially opened to researchers and industry partners. The test facility is the latest addition to the University’s existing facilities for microelectronics …

Ornate stone entrance to Cushing Hall of Engineering, with the building name engraved in gothic-style lettering above a large arched wooden door, partially framed by green leaves in the foreground.

Seven engineering faculty named collegiate professors

Seven faculty members in the Notre Dame College of Engineering have been named collegiate professors—a prestigious title awarded by the university and college in recognition of excellence in research, teaching and service. The designation may be conferred on faculty at the assistant, associate …

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Notre Dame announces 2025 Strategic Framework Grant recipients

The University of Notre Dame has announced the awardees of its 2025 Strategic Framework Grant (SFG) Program. Launched in 2024, the program is an internal funding opportunity that stimulates engagement with the priorities outlined in Notre Dame 2033: A Strategic Framework. The program, sponsored …