Welcome to The Whole U!

Focused on fostering connection, holistic wellness, and engaging your interests, The Whole U is for UW, by UW. Watch our video to see all we have to offer.

Stay healthy and connected with free virtual mindfulness and fitness classes. Check out upcoming events and catch on-demand replays when you subscribe to The Whole U YouTube!

Sign-up for a National Nutrition Month challenge in March!

The Whole U is celebrating our 10 year anniversary in 2024! Join us as we look back over the years and celebrate our amazing community.

SmartHealth is a gateway to a healthier you

SmartHealth is your voluntary wellness program that supports whole person well-being. Whether you aim to maintain your current health, manage stress, boost fitness, or explore ways to enhance your overall well-being, SmartHealth is here to help. SmartHealth allows you to set goals and work on daily habits, participate in new challenges, interact with others through [...]

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Eat for your health this National Nutrition Month

Spring into March with The Whole U

This Women’s History Month, celebrate champions of equity and inclusion

How to take parental leave: tips from your UW Human Resources leave specialists

Katie Sadler leads a botanical tour of the world inside the UW Biology Greenhouse

As she leads a tour of the diverse vegetation proliferating inside the UW Biology Greenhouse, Katie Sadler compulsively collects dead leaves, desiccated flowers and spent branches, almost without noticing, the way a mother casually fusses with her child’s hair or straightens his collar. “I wish I had my pruning shears,” she says, with a knowing [...]

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Hone your heart health with movement and nutrition

I have always loved to move my body because it’s fun. I kept active as a kid through recreational sports, cross country skiing with my mom, neighborhood bike rides with friends, swimming at the lake in summer. I was an athlete in high school and college. And now, in my mid-40s, I move during every [...]

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Husky spring sports preview and discounts

Digital payment apps: how to use them safely and securely