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
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…
UW Fitness Day took over UW on May 6!
May 18, 2026
More than 1,500 UW faculty, staff and students signed up to celebrate movement and community at UW Fitness Day on May 6. From a packed workout on Husky Field to energizing classes and activities across UW Bothell, UW Tacoma and Harborview Medical Center, this year’s event showcased the power of coming together across the University…
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…
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