A new paper from the WCWH team explains how they’ve built a long-term, community-based health study — and why sharing the process matters.

Whole Communities–Whole Health’s (WCWH) annual symposium kicked off with good vibes by recognizing seven outstanding community partners. The awards, presented in two categories, honor organizations and individuals whose dedication has been instrumental in advancing WCWH’s mission to build research collaborations that benefit Central Texas families.

Two research teams won rapid-turnaround grants at the 2025 Whole Communities–Whole Health Research Symposium for projects tackling health and environmental issues in Central Texas.

Building trust is at the heart of Whole Communities–Whole Health’s research. By returning data, listening to feedback and engaging families as collaborators, WCWH is strengthening community connections and refining approaches to long-term, community-based studies.

The University of Texas at Austin’s Bridging Barriers research grand challenges have demonstrated the value and impact made possible by interdisciplinary collaboration.

Whole Communities–Whole Health’s annual research showcase is typically a chance for the UT Grand Challenge to show off its achievements from the previous year. This year, however, WCWH’s leaders devoted the morning session to an inaugural flash funding competition they hope will lead to future successes.

Previous studies have shown that regular exercise can improve the quality of your sleep. However, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin decided to re-examine the relationship between exercise and sleep using Fitbit, a wearable device that can track your activity.

A new study by an interdisciplinary team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin provides the most reliable validation to date of the connection between physical activity, sleep quality and psychological health.

A new study provides the most reliable validation to date of the connection between physical activity, sleep quality, and psychological health.

An interview with Whole Communities–Whole Health showcase keynote speaker Adam Grabell, whose SEED Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst studies how young children learn to understand and control their feelings