Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications

New year brings leadership changes to MMI

The new year brings with it several leadership changes at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Jan 14, 2025

Munroe-Meyer Institute building

Celebration of Excellence slated for Feb. 21

The event, held at the Scott Conference Center on the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus, honors outstanding achievement during the past year at the institute.

Jan 14, 2025

The Celebration of Excellence honors outstanding achievement during the past year at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Occupational Therapy camp adds winter sessions

This was the first year the MMI Department of Occupational Therapy has offered camp sessions over winter break. The department has offered similar summer sessions for the past three years.

Jan 14, 2025

Campers crafted winter pop-up scenes during sessions of the MMI Department of Occupational Therapy's winter camp.

Winter Camp is happy place for campers, staff

This year’s Winter Camp drew more than 130 campers across all sessions. Camper-volunteer duos rotated through activities, including art, cooking, sports and swimming.

Jan 14, 2025

A camper and volunteer work on a project in the kitchen during MMI's Winter Camp.

Dr. Mirnics attends White House holiday dinner for Special Olympics

Dr. Mirnics, who sits on the board for Special Olympics International, says the recognition is an honor for the organization, especially during the holidays.

Dec 12, 2024

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute

Dr. Mirnics visits White House with Special Olympics group

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, attended a holiday dinner at the White House to celebrate the work of Special Olympics.

Dec 11, 2024

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, and his wife Zeljka Korade, PhD, attended a White House dinner with a group from Special Olympics.

Westside visit to MMI offers look at belonging, inclusion

A group of 50 educators from Westside Community Schools toured the Munroe-Meyer Institute in November. Guests saw a sampling of what the institute has to offer.

Dec 10, 2024

About 50 educators from Westside Community Schools toured the Munroe-Meyer Institute, seeing a sample of services offered.

Dr. Davies highlights UNMC College of Nursing at monthly forum

Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and nursing guests discuss how the college and its faculty and students are thriving.

Dec 10, 2024

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD

Learn about vaccines at next Science Café

James Lawler, MD, of the Global Center for Health Security, will discuss vaccines at the Nov. 19 event.

Nov 14, 2024

James Lawler, MD

New MMI clinic is one-stop shop as young adults transition to adult care providers

A new clinic initiative has made the Munroe-Meyer Institute a one-stop shop for young adults transitioning toward visiting adult care providers.

Nov 5, 2024

A new clinic at the Munroe-Meyer Institute helps young adults as they transition to visiting adult health care providers.