Loka Ashwood, a sociologist who studies rural communities, was a recipient of of a MacArthur “genius” grant. She is one of the Herald-Leader’s 25 People to Watch in 2025.

LGBT? The Washington Post reports that this year’s recipients of MacArthur Foundation “genius grants” have been announced. Among the 25 fellows given a $625,000 grant over five years to ...

The grants will fund projects to help create jobs, improve transportation and bring new businesses to several commercial corridors.

The MacArthur Foundation has announced the recipients of its prestigious "Genius Grant," a no-strings-attached award given to ...

The MacArthur Fellowship, which is also known as a "Genius Grant," is awarded to individuals who demonstrate exceptional creativity, a promise for important future advances and the potential for ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Saxophonist and MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant recipient Miguel Zenón will perform with the Western Jazz Quartet at 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, and with the Western Michigan ...

It’s the smarty pants equivalent of having Ed McMahon show up at your door with a giant check: Winning a MacArthur Foundation "genius grant.” [We’re always excited to announce the winners of ...

Maybe not. Two MacArthur-grant geniuses use it to help average citizens design their own communities. A Second Act for Second Life, as an Urban Planning Tool Second Life's passe right? Maybe not.