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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Video-Game Research Delves Into How Children Succeed
December 12, 2015
Education Week visits the Center and collaborators to learn more about well-being research in kids involving video games Learn More
Inside Wisconsin: When UW–Madison and Business Engage, All Can Win
December 12, 2015
The Wisconsin State Journal features the work of Richard Davidson as an example of businesses and research exploring collaborations together Learn More
Why Video Games May be Good for You
December 12, 2015
The BBC explores research on the intersection of well-being and gaming, featuring the Center for Healthy Minds Learn More
Mindfulness Could Prevent Teacher Burnout, Study Suggests
December 12, 2015
The Huffington Post shares recent research from the Center studying the effects of meditation on teacher burnout Learn More
Mindfulness Could Prevent Teacher Burnout, Study Suggests
December 12, 2015
The Huffington Post shares recent research from the Center studying the effects of meditation on teacher burnout Learn More
Mindfulness Meditation Fights Burnout, New Study Of Teachers Suggests
December 12, 2015
A Huffington Post video details new research that looks at how well-being practices may help with teacher burnout Learn More
Mind Over Matter
December 12, 2015
The Standard highlights the neuroscientific research of Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
Can Emotional Intelligence Be Taught?
December 12, 2015
The New York Times includes the work of the Center when exploring this larger topic Learn More
The Rise of Compassionate Management (Finally)
December 12, 2015
Harvard Business Review features the Center's compassion research in a broader conversation about compassion in the workplace Learn More
Film Review: ‘"Free the Mind"
December 12, 2015
Variety reviews a documentary focused on the work of Center for Healthy Minds Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
Center for Healthy Minds Receives $8 Million Grant for Meditation Research
December 12, 2015
Mindful Magazine shares news of a grant the Center received to continue its research on well-being Learn More
Free the Mind – Contemplating Consciousness at Milwaukee Film Festival
December 12, 2015
A documentary chronicling one of the study's from the Center appears at the Milwaukee Film Festival Learn More