Here’s What the New MacArthur ‘Geniuses’ Are Doing With All That Cash

The MacArthur Foundation on Wednesday named 24 new "geniuses," or fellows who receive a hefty cash prize to spend however they see best fit. MacArthur winners show “exceptional creativity in their work and the prospect for still more in the future," the Chicago-based organization says.

Each member of the incoming class, which includes social activists, scientists, musicians, academics, architects and more, will receive $625,000 spread out over the next five years.