Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications
From Angola to Atlanta, Ewing to UNMC – and beyond
UNMC College of Medicine graduate Edson DeOliveira expresses his gratitude for the experiences that led him to this point.
May 2, 2024
![Edson DeOliveira](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EdsonDeOliveira2050224.jpg)
MMI was in Omaha family’s corner to provide resources
The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Autism Care for Toddlers clinic was an important player for the Stottle family. “It’s good to have someone in your corner and that’s been Munroe-Meyer.”
Apr 30, 2024
![Von Stottle, a graduate of MMI's Autism Care for Toddlers Clinic, is now 10 and goes to school, can stay home alone and make himself meals.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Von-2-900x600.jpg)
Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 55th annual Garden Walk set for June 9
The public can tour seven gardens across southwest and west Omaha; tickets go on sale this week.
Apr 30, 2024
![The Munroe-Meyer Guild's Garden Walk supports innovative programming and research at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/GardenWalk2019060823-900x600.jpg)
Camp Munroe seeking volunteers
Camp Munroe once again will bring seven weeks of summer camp for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to the Munroe-Meyer Institute beginning in June.
Apr 24, 2024
![Volunteers are needed for seven weeks of Camp Munroe this summer.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Camp0423-900x600.jpg)
MMI, Union Pacific convert 11 toy cars for kids with mobility issues
Pint-sized drivers nabbed new rides — adapted toy cars to enable increased mobility — courtesy of GoBabyGo! Nebraska and volunteers from Union Pacific.
Apr 19, 2024
![Marlow Bluvas, 2, takes a spin around Union Pacific headquarters in her newly modified toy car.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_8410-900x600.jpg)
MMI partnership offers families a judgment-free dining experience
The Munroe-Meyer Institute partnered with Autism Eats to offer families with children on the autism spectrum a judgment-free dining experiences.
Apr 19, 2024
![Georgia Ryba, respite care associate at MMI](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/03_24_2022_GeorgiaRyba019RT-900x600.jpg)
MMI to participate in multicenter NIH research project
The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Jennifer Blackford, PhD, will lead one of four research projects tied to the grant.
Apr 18, 2024
![Jennifer Blackford, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/JenniferBlackford102023-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Chaudhari receives prestigious award from National Science Foundation
The five-year project may lead to innovative insect management strategies.
Apr 17, 2024
![Sujata Chaudhari, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SujataChaudhari-900x600.jpg)
Virtual Science Café to address Indigenous cancer research
UNMC’s Regina Idoate, PhD, and Aislinn Rookwood will lead the discussion.
Apr 15, 2024
![Regina Idoate, PhD, and Aislinn Rookwood](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IdoateRookwood041524-900x600.jpg)
Dr. Chaudhari receives prestigious NSF CAREER Award
Five-year project may lead to innovative insect management strategies.
Apr 5, 2024
![Sujata Chaudhari, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SujataChaudhari-900x600.jpg)