The awards, known as “genius” grants, recognize outstanding scholars, creators and activists whose talent and dedication reshape their fields and serve humanity.

The MacArthur Foundation recognizes outstanding scholars, creators and activists with $800,000 no-strings-attached “genius grants.”

UC-affiliated experts are a perennial presence on the esteemed annual list of MacArthur Fellows.

Safiya Noble, who was recently featured in the UC Council of Chief Diversity Officers’ Distinguished Scholars series, is among four researchers and scholars with UC connections who have received MacArthur fellowships.