The Whole U Blog
Welcome to The Whole U’s blog! You’ll find articles to support your well-being, community stories and tips to help you thrive at the UW and beyond.
Featured stories
Alana Geylani’s life-saving gift
Discover the inspiring story of UW’s first-ever NMDP match and see how one student’s simple decision to swab her cheek turned into a life-saving act that’s energizing the entire Husky community.
Staying safe for fall and winter hiking
Explore expert tips from a seasoned Mountaineers leader on how to stay safe, prepared and inspired while hiking through the wet, cold and snowy PNW fall and winter season.
Latest articles
People of UW: Merrill and Bertil Hille
March 17, 2026
Distinguished emeritus professors Merrill and Bertil Hille are partners in wellness and paragons of active — even adventurous — aging Like many retired couples of a certain age, Bertil and Merrill Hille log their engagements in an old-fashioned paper calendar. Theirs would look pretty unremarkable, actually, if not for the sprawling range of scribbled triangles…
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…
Find summer camps, courses and resources for kids through the UW
March 10, 2026
Summer camps and courses offer numerous benefits for children, fostering personal growth, social development and academic enrichment in a supportive and adventurous environment. The good news is that there are numerous convenient options at the University of Washington. Here are some resources from UW WorkLife to help you decide on summer care, camps and courses:…
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…
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