Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications

Jennifer Blackford named Distinguished Scientist

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, director of research at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, has been named a Distinguished Scientist by the UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.

Aug 31, 2023

CTR-Mentored Scholar Program looks to future

As longtime leader Lani ‘Chi Chi’ Zimmerman, PhD, steps down, program looks to build on legacy of success.

Aug 25, 2023

Third-generation UNMC student embraces family ties to MMI

Jueliet Menolascino, who started her first year of medical school this fall, is a third-generation UNMC student with family ties to MMI.

Aug 23, 2023

MMI welcomes interns, long-term trainees

At new student orientation, held July 5, MMI welcomed nearly 40 students. Students are working in a handful of departments, including psychology, physical therapy, speech and occupational therapy.

Aug 3, 2023

Training program to teach CPR, first aid to MMI families

A new program in the works at the Munroe-Meyer Institute will train individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as their caregivers, in CPR and other first aid skills.

Jul 31, 2023

Club members learn ‘farm to fork’ skills in MMI garden

Club members do the majority of the work on the gardens, which offer 650 square feet of growing space and yield up to 1,000 pounds of produce.

Jul 26, 2023

Wild animals a ‘crowd favorite’ at Camp Munroe

Animals from Wildlife Encounters were the special guests at Camp Munroe, the recreational day camp for children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Jul 25, 2023

Resource center to serve MMI parents, caregivers

The resource center, across from the elevators in the main lobby, will have staff on hand for certain hours every weekday. Eventually, computer stations and a printer will be available for parents’ or caregivers’ use.

Jul 24, 2023

Summer at UNMC: Step-Up Omaha interns on campus

Seven students are experiencing UNMC through the perspective of an employee.

Jul 18, 2023

Nebraska Area Health Education Center Scholars Program graduates 51 students

The two-year program, part of a national initiative, prepares health profession students to serve in rural and urban underserved areas of the state.

Jul 14, 2023