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UCLA artist Rodney McMillian awarded MacArthur Fellowship
Original: The art of ‘genius’: UCLA’s Rodney McMillian wins a MacArthur Fellowship
Rodney McMillian, an artist based at UCLA, has been named a MacArthur Fellow, receiving the fellowship often described as a 'genius grant.' The honor recognizes his contributions to contemporary art and comes with a substantial no-strings-attached award, drawing attention to his work and to UCLA's arts programs.
Why now: The MacArthur Fellowship is a prestigious annual award whose new class of recipients reliably draws public attention.
Rodney McMillianUCLAMacArthur Foundation
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