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Coverage dated September 29, 2026

This year’s MacArthur ‘geniuses’ include a musician, painter and economist all confronting history

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The MacArthur Foundation announced the 20 members of its 2026 fellowship class on Tuesday. The awardees will receive $800,000 over the next five years in recognition of their “exceptional creativity.” Commonly known as “genius grants,” the no-strings-attached awards aim to provide the flexibility ne…

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    This year’s MacArthur ‘geniuses’ include a musician, painter and economist all confronting history (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    The MacArthur Foundation announced the 20 members of its 2026 fellowship class on Tuesday. The awardees will receive $800,000 over the next five years in recognition of their “exceptional creativity.” Commonly known as “genius grants,” the no-strings-attached awards aim to provide the flexibility ne…

  2. PBS NewsHour

    This year's MacArthur 'geniuses' include scholars and artists who confront history (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Commonly referred to as "genius grants," the no-strings-attached awards are intended to provide the flexibility necessary for recipients to pursue their artistic or scholarly visions.

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