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Get in the Game helps build a more diverse donor registry
This spring, 217 UW students joined the blood stem cell and marrow donor registry through Get in the Game, continuing a campus tradition of service and hope. Since the partnership began, more than 1,300 students have registered—and three have already gone on to save lives through donation.
Connect, learn and support one another this September
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Across UW, find opportunities to connect, build awareness and support well-being through Walk for Hope events, suicide prevention trainings, complimentary onsite massage and mental health resources available to our community.
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Discover the UWMC - Montlake Summer Market Vendors!
August 19, 2026
Welcome to the UWMC - Montlake 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 Tuesday, August 25, at UWMC - Montlake (University District area) from 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. to explore unique…
Suicide Prevention Month: Connect, learn and support one another
August 18, 2026
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, strengthen connection and remind one another that support is available. Throughout September, The Whole U is joining the UW community in recognizing Suicide Prevention Month by hosting opportunities to connect and care for our well-being while highlighting suicide prevention education, support and resources available across…
UW Photo Day 2026 Recap: A day full of smiles
August 16, 2026
Hielen Enyew captures UW family in the Quad What a day! On Sunday, August 9, the sun was shining, campus was buzzing and the UW community came together for one of our favorite summer traditions: UW Photo Day. This year, 2,000 UW families signed up for the opportunity to enjoy free professional photography at some…
Discover UWMC - Northwest Summer Market Vendors!
August 11, 2026
Welcome to the UWMC - Northwest 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 Tuesday, August 18, at the UWMC - Northwest campus (North Seattle area) to explore unique crafts, delicious treats, wellness…
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…
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…
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