The Whole U Stories
Read about program updates, community highlights and experience success stories of well-being at the University of Washington.
UW’s first NMDP match: Alana Geylani’s life-saving gift
October 23, 2025
For the past six years, The Whole U has partnered with NMDP (formerly Be The Match) and UW Athletics to host Get in the Game, an annual event encouraging Huskies to join the registry of potential bone marrow and blood stem cell donors. More than 2,000 UW students, staff and faculty have stepped forward over the years, swabbing their…
UW Photo Day 2025 recap: A day full of smiles
August 18, 2025
What a day! On Sunday, August 10, the sun was shining, Red Square was buzzing, and the UW community came together for one of our favorite traditions: UW Photo Day. Over 2,000 UW employees attended alongside loved ones to get free photography at iconic campus locations with some of Seattle’s best photographers. From the very…
Get in the Game 2025
May 16, 2025
On May 7, Red Square at the University of Washington was transformed into a powerful center of hope and action as students, faculty, staff, and UW Athletics joined forces for the annual Get in the Game event. Hosted in proud partnership with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) and the NMDP UW Registered Student Organization, this…
The UW Endurance Club’s journey to the UW Medicine Seattle Marathon
November 23, 2024
This year, the Whole U’s UW Endurance Club took participants on an inspiring and enriching journey leading up to the Seattle Half and Full Marathon. Together, we built a vibrant community of runners, walkers and supporters, united by our shared goals of fitness, camaraderie and perseverance. Let’s look back at the memorable experiences and opportunities…
