John Keenan UNMC strategic communications
Walk and Roll ‘family’ sets new record
Approximately 400 people, the most ever, turned out for the annual event, which raises funds for adult programs at MMI.
Mar 6, 2023
![More than 400 community members gathered March 5 for the 19th annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Walk1MMI-900x600.jpg)
As Match Day nears, India rotation proves valuable
Medical student Natasha Hongsermeier-Graves called international rotation ‘eye-opening.’
Mar 6, 2023
![From left, neurosurgery scrub nurse Gailunglu Gangmei, Natasha Hongersmeier-Graves and K. Venkateswara Rao, MBBS, one of Hongsermeier-Graves’ mentor during her rotation.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/GravesCOM030723-900x600.jpg)
Match Day next step in student’s winding path
A UNMC summer pathway program helped set Sagar Chapagain on the road to his MD.
Mar 2, 2023
![Sagar Chapagain](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Chapagain030723-900x600.jpg)
Fund created to honor Diana Florescu, MD; college community invited to EMET capstone event.
Mar 1, 2023
![Diana Florescu, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DianaFlorescu010523-900x600.jpg)
Advocate aims to promote accessibility, opportunity
New effort by Melanie Davis aims to make it easier for the IDD community to understand credentials, join community boards.
Feb 28, 2023
![Melanie Davis](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MELANIEDAVIS100522.jpg)
SAPA collaborates on ‘Deaf-Centric Hospital’
Student group will team with Deaf Community, Accessibility and Language organization for event aimed at health profession students.
Feb 28, 2023
![Bailey Reigle, co-chair of the Student Alliance for People of All Abilities](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Reigle2030723.jpg)
MMI, UCP of Nebraska offer Tech Tools Library
The library contains modified toys, sensory aids, an array of adaptive switches and more.
Feb 28, 2023
![An MMI therapist and her guest use a toy from the Tech Tools Library.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UCPToy030723-900x600.jpg)
MMI’s Turner aims to transform health care
Lequisha Turner will sit on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s Committee on Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Children and Youth through Health Care System Transformation.
Feb 28, 2023
![Lequisha Turner](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TurnerCropMMI.jpg)
AAP, MMI team to celebrate World Autism Day
The event, which is open to the public, is set for April 2.
Feb 28, 2023
![](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/WorldAutismDayLogo.jpg)
MMI staff gathers to honor excellence
The MMI Celebration of Excellence, held Feb. 24, praised exceptional performance and celebrated the institute’s successes in 2022.
Feb 28, 2023
![Tina Meinecke, left, and Kathlene Egbers take to the dance floor with their MMI co-workers at the annual Celebration of Excellence.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/TinaCathyPhoenix030723-900x600.jpg)