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
Empowering Our Future: A look back at Financial Literacy Month 2026
May 13, 2026
This April, the University of Washington came together for a meaningful month of learning, reflection and growth during Financial Literacy Month. Through webinars, resources and conversations with trusted partners, we focused on supporting UW faculty, staff and their families in building financial confidence and strengthening their financial well-being. The response from the UW community has…
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 Community Coaches and Gym Partners
April 29, 2026
As we close out our UW Fitness Day Community Coaches Corner series, we’re celebrating the incredible instructors and partners who bring this event to life across all our campuses. From Husky Stadium to UW Bothell, UW Tacoma and Harborview Medical Center, the UW Fitness Day community coaches show up in a big way. UW Fitness…
UW Fitness Day Community Coaches Corner
April 22, 2026
In the lead-up to UW Fitness Day, we are spotlighting the incredible community coaches and studio partners who will be bringing the energy to Husky Stadium and 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 in a whole…
UW Fitness Day Community Coaches Corner
April 15, 2026
In the lead-up to UW Fitness Day, we are spotlighting the incredible fitness community coaches and studio partners who will be bringing the energy to Husky Stadium and 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 in a…
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