Summary
Twenty-two people, including artists, scientists, and authors, have received the MacArthur "genius" grants. Each recipient gets $800,000 to use as they wish, recognizing their impactful contributions to their fields. The grants highlight diverse and community-focused work across the United States and other regions.
Key Facts
- The MacArthur Foundation awarded 22 fellows $800,000 each over five years.
- Recipients can use the money however they choose.
- The fellowship honors diverse fields, including art, science, and literature.
- Hahrie Han, Tommy Orange, and Matt Black are some of the selected fellows.
- The fellows don't apply or know they're being considered for the award.
- Tonika Lewis Johnson and Nabarun Dasgupta are among the 2025 fellows.
- The fellowship recognizes contributions to community engagement and social issues.
- The selection process involves recommendations, mainly from the peers of the nominees.
