Reading Room: a2ru Challenge Grants Catalyze Interdisciplinary Student One winning team — Richie Arndorfer, Eliana Gelman, Nicholas Myers, and Jeanne Marie Martineau, all from the University of Georgia — proposed HeartSong, a project to develop a group-based singing biofeedback…
2026 a2ru National ConferenceOctober 22-24University of Memphis, Memphis, As an a2ru member institution, UGA students, faculty, and staff are eligible for discounted registration. The a2ru national conference is an opportunity for practitioners and researchers from across higher education to…
Reflecting on the Process: Devising an Interactive Murder Mystery Using Medical Improvby Jennifer Marks Etudes theatre and performance studies journalDecember Malady Mysteries Project is an interdisciplinary practice-as-research project led by students and faculty in theatre and medicine. The project…
Arts Collaborative Mini Grants support new creative interdisciplinary projects with mentorship and funding. Congratulations to the new mini grant recipients! To learn more about the Mini Grant program, visit
Arts Impact Assessment As a member institution of the Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru), anyone with a UGA email address may access the resource. How do you assess the impacts of arts integration efforts on campus?…
How Arts Alumni are Thriving and Adapting in Today’s WorkforceStrategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) Pulse ReportBy Sachal ShaikhSeptember Arts and design alumni across the United States are navigating a mix of opportunities and evolving dynamics in today’s workforce,…
The “Blooming” Field of NeuroartsBy Juliet M. BeverlySeptember 3, For decades, research has shown artistic endeavors including music, painting, writing, crafting and others can provide therapeutic benefits for people experiencing PTSD, depression, or anxiety. What’s been missing is a…
Nature“Can creativity in science be learnt? These researchers think so”By Esme HedleyAugust 8, “The biggest takeaway from the talks, in terms of individual activities that you can undertake to improve or engage your own creativity, is to experience very…
Arts Collaborative Mini GrantsCall for ProposalsNo deadline Proposals received after January 20 will be added to a wait list pending availability of further funding in 2026.Arts Collaborative Mini Grants support new creative interdisciplinary projects and modes of collaboration. Teams must…