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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 >

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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 >

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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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The Meditating Brain with Richard Davidson

December 15, 2015

A podcast of Shrink Rap Radio's interview with Richard Davidson Learn More

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The Science of Workplace Happiness

December 15, 2015

U.S. News and World Report features Center research on well-being at work Learn More

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UW to Study Effects of Meditation, Yoga on Veterans' Stress

December 15, 2015

The Center will apply the tools of neuroscience in studies to determine what if any effect contemplative practices have on veterans with symptoms... Learn More

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Scientist Inspired by Dalai Lama Studies Happiness

December 15, 2015

The Associated Press looks at Richard Davidson's research on the brain and emotions Learn More

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Dalai Lama Warns of Being Distorted by Ignorance

December 15, 2015

The Dalai Lama participates in an hourlong dialogue with Richard Davidson on his eighth visit to Madison Learn More

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Eric Frydenlund: Dalai Lama Brings Out the Child in Us

December 15, 2015

A look at the Dalai Lama's visit to Madison to celebrate the opening of the Center Learn More

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The Power of Meditation

December 15, 2015

Richard Davidson is a guest on The Diane Rehm Show based in Washington, DC. Learn More

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Dalai Lama Gives $50,000 to UW ‘Healthy Minds’ Studies Program

December 15, 2015

The Dalai Lama gives grant to further Center research Learn More

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Dalai Lama Donates to Center in Wisconsin

December 15, 2015

The New York Times looks at the work of the Center and the Dalai Lama's support of the research Learn More

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Fully Experiencing the Present: A Practice for Everyone, Religious or Not

December 15, 2015

The Los Angeles Times discusses mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn and features research from the Center Learn More

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Can Meditation Change Your Brain? Contemplative Neuroscientists Believe it Can

December 15, 2015

CNN features Center research on meditation and contemplative practice Learn More

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ADHD Research Collaboration Begins

December 15, 2015

Center Researchers will test and develop a program that provides a drug-free alternative for treating ADHD and high functioning autism in children Learn More