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
UW Fitness Day Community Coaches Corner (Part 2)
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…
UW Fitness Day: UW Athletics and UW Coaches Corner
April 6, 2026
In the lead-up to UW Fitness Day, we are spotlighting the coaches, student-athletes and campus partners who will be bringing the energy to Husky Stadium and UW Fitness Day across 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…
UW Sounders Pride Night with QFSA
April 1, 2026
Join UW faculty, staff, families, and allies for a special night of connection and celebration at Seattle Sounders Pride Night on Saturday, August 16. Hosted by the University of Washington Queer Faculty and Staff Association (QFSA), this group outing is an opportunity to come together in a fun, inclusive environment and show support for the…
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…
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