Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications

Call of the wild captivates Camp Munroe

Wildlife Encounters visits MMI’s summer camp for children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Jul 18, 2024

Wildlife Encounters visited the Munroe-Meyer Institute and brought animals to entertain Camp Munroe attendees on July 11.

UNMC hosts National Guard members for tour

Visitors from the National Guard Bureau and the Nebraska National Guard saw UNMC’s medical simulation and health security capabilities.

Jul 10, 2024

Moriah McCune, community engagement coordinator, iEXCEL, explains the iEXCEL simulation program to visiting members of the National Guard Bureau and the Nebraska National Guard.

Connie O’Neil remembered for kindness, belief in MMI programming

Connie O’Neil, who died in May at the age of 83, was the driving donor behind the aquatic center at MMI, one of the most popular parts of the new building.

Jul 8, 2024

Connie O'Neil

Camp gives ‘day in the life’ look at MMI’s program areas

The camp, in its fourth year, is a way to expose students to different professions in the health and science fields.

Jul 1, 2024

This year's group of students in the Career Exploration Camp pose for a photo at MMI.

Training equips participants with advocacy skills

A group of individuals in the disability community now is better equipped to advocate for themselves and their community, following a training session held at the Munroe-Meyer Institute this summer.

Jun 28, 2024

Melanie Davis, advocate mentor with MMI's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Occupational therapy camps offer life skills, confidence boost

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Occupational Therapy Summer Camp offers daily living skills among others and helps to build confidence in campers.

Jun 26, 2024

Leah Raak takes a turn whisking pudding ingredients together during a camp session.

UNMC announces spring 2024 dean’s list

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its spring 2024 dean’s list for students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and the allied health professions of medical imaging and therapeutic sciences program and medical laboratory science.  

Jun 26, 2024

Laser to offer sensory friendly dentistry at MMI

The new equipment should help to quell overwhelming sensations like shrill noises, vibrations and bright lights.

Jun 26, 2024

Corinne Van Osdel, DDS

Respite team gives families an outing at the zoo

Families were invited for a stroll around the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and an up-close encounter with a snake during a recent respite event hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s respite care team.

Jun 21, 2024

Georgia Ryba touches a snake during a respite outing at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium.

Garden Walk draws its largest turnout

Hundreds of spectators strolled through lush gardens featuring bright flowers, water features and other décor during the Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 55th Annual Garden Walk.

Jun 17, 2024

The 55th Annual Garden Walk drew nearly 1,200 guests through seven gardens.