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UChicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli named 2026 MacArthur Fellow
University of Chicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow, receiving the so-called 'genius grant' from the MacArthur Foundation. The fellowship recognizes exceptionally creative individuals across fields with a substantial no-strings-attached award. Vitelli is known for work in theoretical condensed matter physics, and the University of Chicago announced the honor in its news outlet.
Why now: The MacArthur Fellowship is a prestigious and widely followed honor, and new announcements draw attention to the winners' work.
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- UChicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli named 2026 MacArthur Fellow · University of Chicago News
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