The Whole U Stories
Read about program updates, community highlights and experience success stories of well-being at the University of Washington.
Get in the Game 2026: Building a more diverse donor registry
June 12, 2026
On May 6, the University of Washington community came together for another year of Get in the Game, an annual partnership between UW Athletics, the student-led NMDP chapter at UW, The Whole U and NMDP dedicated to expanding the blood stem cell and marrow donor registry. The day began with UW Fitness Day celebrations across…
One UW. One Goal. One Incredible Global Running Day.
June 10, 2026
On Wednesday, June 3, faculty, staff and students from across the University of Washington and UW Medicine laced up their shoes, stepped outside and celebrated Global Running Day together. Whether participants walked, jogged, ran, rolled or biked, the goal was simple: move your body, connect with the UW community and help us collectively reach 2,026…
Future Huskies explore UW workplaces
May 6, 2026
UW WorkLife and The Whole U welcomed the next generation of Huskies to campus on April 23 for Take Our Kids to Work Day, a fun-filled day of exploration, learning and community alongside our partners Champ Camp. 100 families from across the UW community gathered on the Seattle campus to experience the University through the…
UW Fitness Day: UW Athletics and UW Coaches Corner
April 6, 2026
In the lead-up to UW Fitness Day, we are spotlighting the coaches, student-athletes and campus partners who will be bringing the energy to Husky Stadium and UW Fitness Day across our campuses. UW Fitness Day is more than a workout. It is a chance to move, connect and experience the energy of being a Husky…
Huskies Take the Stairs: 2026 Stair Climb Challenge Recap
March 12, 2026
On Tuesday, March 10, UW and UW Medicine employees stepped up for a day of movement, friendly competition and community during the 2026 UW Stair Climb Challenge. Across campuses, just over 500 participants traded elevators for stairwells and found creative ways to move throughout the day. Together, we climbed an incredible 223,523 total stairs, showing…
Huskies show up strong: Winter Games brings UW community together
March 5, 2026
This winter, more than 1,800 UW and UW Medicine staff and faculty came together for the Husky Strong Winter Games, a three-week challenge to build healthy habits, support well-being and strengthen connections across campuses and worksites. From movement and mindfulness to nutrition and community care, participants embraced the opportunity to prioritize their well-being while supporting…
Stepping Up for a Cure: Kevin Jones and the Big Climb
March 3, 2026
Kevin’s sister-in-law and family and their climb to the temple at Mt. Omiwa For over 20 years, Kevin Jones has been a dedicated member of the Seattle healthcare community at UW Medical Center – Northwest. This spring, Kevin is taking his commitment to health and healing to new heights, literally! On Sunday, March 22, Kevin…
Meet The Whole U’s new website!
January 9, 2026
A new year often brings a renewed sense of possibility, and we’re starting the year with something new, too! The Whole U is excited to welcome you to our new website. The new site makes it easier to explore and connect with the well-being resources available to UW employees and all your favorite events and…
UW’s first NMDP match: Alana Geylani’s life-saving gift
October 23, 2025
For the past six years, The Whole U has partnered with NMDP (formerly Be The Match) and UW Athletics to host Get in the Game, an annual event encouraging Huskies to join the registry of potential bone marrow and blood stem cell donors. More than 2,000 UW students, staff and faculty have stepped forward over the years, swabbing their…
UW Photo Day 2025 recap: A day full of smiles
August 18, 2025
What a day! On Sunday, August 10, the sun was shining, Red Square was buzzing, and the UW community came together for one of our favorite traditions: UW Photo Day. Over 2,000 UW employees attended alongside loved ones to get free photography at iconic campus locations with some of Seattle’s best photographers. From the very…
