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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 Dalia Lama Brings Peace, Love and Politics to Washington

December 10, 2015

The Daily Beast previews event featuring Center Founder Richard Davidson and the Dalai Lama Learn More

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Teachers Work to Achieve "Mindfulness" in 8-Week Class

December 10, 2015

A Madison station explores Center research with Scientist Lisa Flook Learn More

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Investigating Healthy Minds

December 10, 2015

Groks Science Shows features a conversation on investigating healthy minds with Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More

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More Doctors Embrace Meditation as Medicine

December 10, 2015

Neuroscientist Richard Davidson comments on the growing presence of meditation in healthcare Learn More

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Special Coverage: La Crosse Compassion Project

December 10, 2015

A look into a collaboration between the Center for Healthy Minds and the La Cross School District Learn More

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La Crosse Students Show Compassion Through Art

December 10, 2015

Tim Riley from the La Cross Public Schools Foundation and Center Founder Richard Davidson speak about the "Compassion Project" Learn More

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Meditate This! Interview with Richard Davidson

December 10, 2015

Meditate This! radio show explores the science of well-being with Richard Davidson Learn More

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Science Insider with David Freeman featuring Richard Davidson

December 10, 2015

A conversation on the science of well-being and tips for daily life from Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More

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Enlightened Neurons: Can Meditation Beef Up Brain Regions?

December 10, 2015

The World Science Festival draws on the Center's research to answer an engaging science question Learn More

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Richard Davidson's speech at 'La Crosse Compassion Project Live!'

December 10, 2015

NBC 8000 shares the Center's collaboration with the La Cross Compassion Project Learn More

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Life Ed: Making Meditation Part of Daily Life

December 10, 2015

Maria Shriver talks well-being and the science of mindfulness with Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More

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The Emotional Life of Your Brain with Richard Davidson

December 10, 2015

America Meditating Radio Show interviews Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More