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
Protect your retirement savings
July 30, 2026
Adding a beneficiary (or multiple beneficiaries) to your retirement account ensures your hard-earned savings go where you choose. Why beneficiaries matter For Megan B., the importance of naming a beneficiary became clear during a major life transition. Megan had started a new job about one year ago, which came with new benefits, paperwork, and accounts.…
Discover the Vendors at the Harborview Summer Market!
July 28, 2026
Welcome to the Harborview Summer Market! This special event is dedicated to our amazing UW Medicine folks, offering a wonderful opportunity to support local small businesses while enjoying some well-deserved downtime. Join us on Thursday, July 30, at the Harborview Medical Center downtown area to explore unique crafts, delicious treats, apparel, and beautiful jewelry crafted…
Meet your UW Photo Day photographers
July 27, 2026
The countdown is on! UW Photo Day is just around the corner, and we're excited to introduce the talented photographers who make this beloved tradition possible. Whether it's your annual family portrait, a photo with your favorite four-legged friend, a professional headshot or a celebration with friends, our photographers help create memories you'll treasure for…
Creative Ways to Opt Outside This Summer
June 25, 2026
As summer takes full hold of the Pacific Northwest, the long sunny days and warm evenings are enticing everyone out to play. After a classic, damp Seattle spring, many of us are just aching to swap our screens for sunshine. While simply witnessing Seattle in its summer glory is great enough, there are a myriad…
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…
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