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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Dalai Lama, in ninth visit to Madison, stresses altruism and compassion
December 12, 2015
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recaps topics investigated at the Center's event with the Dalai Lama Learn More
There's Something About the Dalai Lama
December 12, 2015
Madison Magazine shares what it's like to host the Dalai Lama in the city Learn More
UW–Madison Researchers Journey Deep into the Brain via the Science of Imaging
December 12, 2015
Richard Davidson and the Center are included in an article highlighting the brain imaging expertise at UW–Madison Learn More
Compassion Can Be Cultivated
December 12, 2015
Pacific Standard dives into whether compassion can be trained Learn More
Change Your Mind and Change the World
December 12, 2015
Insights from the Center's event with the Dalai Lama, "Change Your Mind, Change the World," were explored by the Huffington Post Learn More
How to Train the Compassionate Brain
December 12, 2015
The Greater Good Science Center shares discoveries from compassion research at the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More
In the Spirit: Wrapping up the Dalai Lama's visit
December 12, 2015
The Wisconsin State Journal provides an overview of the Dalai Lama's visit to Madison Learn More
In the Spirit: Wrapping up the Dalai Lama's visit
December 12, 2015
The Wisconsin State Journal provides an overview of the Dalai Lama's visit to Madison Learn More
Compassion can be Cultivated in the Brain, Study Finds
December 12, 2015
Huffington Post explores research suggesting compassion can be learned and can change the brain Learn More
Is It Possible for a Film to Change Our Perception of the World, Humankind and Myself?
December 12, 2015
"Free the Mind" producer shares how the work of the Center and Richard Davidson has inspired her Learn More
Documentary Shows Meditation Helps with ADHD and PTSD
December 12, 2015
The Toronto Star expands upon early findings from the Center featured in the documentary "Free the Mind" Learn More
Memory and Depression; Global Mental Health; Compassion Training
December 12, 2015
BBC Radio features Center for Healthy Minds research on compassion training Learn More