The Whole U Stories
Read about program updates, community highlights and experience success stories of well-being at the University of Washington.
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…
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…
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…
Huskies Take the Stairs: 2026 Stair Climb Challenge Recap
March 12, 2026
On Tuesday, March 10, UW and UW Medicine employees stepped up for a day of movement, friendly competition and community during the 2026 UW Stair Climb Challenge. Across campuses, just over 500 participants traded elevators for stairwells and found creative ways to move throughout the day. Together, we climbed an incredible 223,523 total stairs, showing…
