Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications
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
Dr. Fager named MMI’s director of speech-language pathology
Susan Fager, PhD, will join the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute in July.
Jul 14, 2023
