Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications

Munroe-Meyer Guild awards more than $70,000 in grant money

Three proposals from the Munroe-Meyer Institute will be funded with more than $70,000 from the Munroe-Meyer Guild.

Mar 1, 2024

New program lets young adults explore careers, gain new skills

The PAES Lab, which opened in mid-December, gives young adults the opportunity to explore various careers, including sewing, construction, business and cooking.

Feb 29, 2024

Katie Godoy stuffs envelopes in MMI's new PAES Lab.

MMI recognizes outstanding staff at annual Celebration of Excellence

The Munroe-Meyer Institute recognized employees for outstanding achievement in the last year at the institute.

Feb 28, 2024

Guests mingle during MMI's annual Celebration of Excellence held Feb. 16 at the Scott Conference Center.

Flamingos landing on front lawns as fundraising effort

The fundraiser is a way to support inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life and bring awareness to barriers that individuals with disabilities face.

Feb 22, 2024

Flamingos will be placed in yards to raise awareness during Developmental Disability Awareness Month.

Craig Baker named director of MMI Department of Genetic Medicine

Craig Baker, MD, hopes to continue growing the department as its director.

Feb 19, 2024

Craig Baker, MD

UNMC co-sponsoring Latina Red Dress event this Saturday

Juan Santamaria, MD, is the keynote speaker at the event offering health education, with a focus on cancer, for Latina women.

Feb 9, 2024

Juan Santamaria, MD

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, promoted to fellow in ACNP

Dr. Blackford’s promotion recognizes her important scientific contributions.

Feb 8, 2024

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, director of research at the Munroe-Meyer Institute

Hispanic Little Angels celebrates the holidays with families

The event was hosted by the Family Care Enhancement Project at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, along with other community partners.

Jan 26, 2024

Kim Falk

UNMC to host “living library” to spotlight women’s health

The University of Nebraska Medical Center McGoogan Health Sciences Library will hold a living library event where people are “living books” who share their unique experiences and inspiring stories in a small group setting through conversation. The “living books” are members of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine communities, as well as […]

Jan 25, 2024

Registration open for 20th annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities

The Walk and Roll for Disabilities, a fundraiser hosted by the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, helps to ensure adults with disabilities have recreational activities at their fingertips.

Jan 24, 2024

Participants take a lap around Oakview Mall during the 2022 Walk and Roll for Disabilities.