The Tisch Initiative for Creative Research proudly announced the 2025 cohort of HEAR US grantees. HEAR US is a mentorship program dedicated to supporting innovative student projects that bring new perspectives to artistic and scholarly works. In academic year 2024-25 HEAR US continues to strengthen our creative community by investing in unique stories and viewpoints through personalized guidance and funding support.
As part of the cohort of 14, ITP Students Melika Panbehchi ('25) and Ender Minyard ('26) were selected through a rigorous process by a panel of professional artists and scholars, including esteemed Tisch faculty members, the new cohort represents graduate and undergraduate students from various artistic and scholarly disciplines across Tisch departments. Their work promises to catalyze enduring cultural shifts both at Tisch and within their respective professional fields.
As members of the HEAR US Cohort, these students will receive professional mentorship, research grants, and a curated cohort experience over the next six months. Their work will be showcased during an informal works-in-progress mini-fest next fall.
