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 >
News & Media
The Buddhist and the Neuroscientist
December 10, 2015
The Atlantic chronicles the Center's discoveries in context to Richard Davidson's friendship with the Dalai Lama Learn More
Educate Your Heart: Lessons from the Dalai Lama
December 10, 2015
Center Founder Richard Davidson shares the latest on the science of empathy Learn More
Seeking Happiness at Work? Try These Simple Practices to Turn it Around
December 10, 2015
Center experts share with the Today Show what we know so far about well-being in the workplace Learn More
Tune Out Distraction, Turn Up Productivity
December 10, 2015
In Business Madison features insights from the Center's growing research in the workplace Learn More
Pixar's 'Inside Out' Reminds Us to Manage Emotions by Training Our Brain
December 9, 2015
Richard Davidson explains the real-life science behind emotions featured in the Pixar film "Inside Out" Learn More
The Power of Mindful Leadership
December 9, 2015
Bill George draws from Center research in describing ways to be a mindful leader Learn More
How the Brain Changes When You Meditate
December 9, 2015
Richard Davidson shares why intentional training of the brain can improve well-being Learn More
The Neuroscience of Meditation, and the Virtues of Shutting Up
December 7, 2015
Research from the Center for Healthy Minds enriches a larger conversation on mindfulness and well-being in Newsweek Learn More
Richard Davidson: Well-Being is a Skill
December 7, 2015
Mindful Magazine shares ideas from Lead Neuroscientist Richard Davidson Learn More
The Science of Mindfulness
December 7, 2015
Central Time talk show gets the latest on the science of mindfulness and well-being from Center Founder Richard Davidson Learn More
Ask Well: The Health Benefits of Meditation
December 7, 2015
Center Founder Richard Davidson shares what's known – and unknown – about the health benefits of meditation Learn More
Mindfulness and Beyond
December 4, 2015
Center researchers and scholars are just beginning to explore how meditation affects well-being Learn More >