Center for Black Excellence awarded $247K grant for civic science research
July 6, 2026
The Center for Black Excellence and Culture announced was awarded a two-year, $247,000 grant from the New York-based Dana Foundation. The funds... Learn More
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Community Wisdom is Transforming Wellbeing Initiatives and Research
June 24, 2026
Collaborations between Wisconsin community members and Center for Healthy Minds highlight the power of initiatives and research grounded in trust,... Learn More >
Faith Leaders’ Environmental Visions Come to Life at Loka Initiative Convening
April 29, 2026
The PREP (Preparing Religious Environmental Plans) course culminated in a weeklong “Keeping the Faith” convening in March in Madison, WI. Learn More >
Center for Healthy Minds Researchers Use AI and 7.5M Screenshots to Understand Suicide Risk
March 25, 2026
The latest findings in this first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts. Learn More >
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A Compassionate Approach Leads to More Help and Less Punishment
December 16, 2015
Compassion – and intentionally cultivating it through training – may lead us to do more to help the wronged than to punish the wrongdoer Learn More >
UW Psychologist Offers Tips, Tools for Lasting New Year's Resolutions
December 15, 2015
Center collaborator Shilagh Mirgain shares four basic “building blocks” that can help an individual fullfill their New Year's resolution Learn More
Teaching Kindness Boosts Preschoolers' Achievement
December 15, 2015
Featuring research from the Center's Kindness Curriculum Learn More
Research Results from Madison Schools Suggest Kindness, Compassion Can Be Taught
December 15, 2015
A look at the Center's Kindness Curriculum and well-being in children Learn More
How Uncertainty Fuels Anxiety
December 15, 2015
Center scientist Dan Grupe discusses the science of worry and anxiety Learn More
Using Meditation as a Tool for Daily Balance with Cortland Dahl
December 15, 2015
Center graduate student Cortland Dahl explores the interface between the body, mind and brain Learn More
How People With Higher Moral Reasoning and Kindness Have Different Brains
December 15, 2015
Featuring compassion research from he Center, led by Helen Weng Learn More
Can You Train Your Brain to Be More Compassionate?
December 15, 2015
Featuring compassion research from the Center Learn More
How to Be Mindful in the Real World
December 15, 2015
Richard Davidson discusses neuroplasticty and contemplative practice Learn More
That’s Men: Forget about the Future, Be Positive about the Past
December 15, 2015
Featuring research on emotions from the Center Learn More
Neuroscience Backs Up the Buddhist Belief That “The Self” Isn’t Constant, but Ever-Changing
December 15, 2015
A paper from the Center on cognitive mechanisms in meditation practice is featured Learn More
This Neuroscientist Proves Well-Being Can Change the Brain
December 15, 2015
A look at research from Richard Davidson and the Center Learn More