Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications
Karoly Mirnics accepts prestigious award on behalf of Special Olympics International
Director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, accepted a major international award on behalf of Special Olympics International on Oct. 27 in New York City.
Oct 30, 2023
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KarolyMirnics062023-900x600.jpg)
Karoly Mirnics accepts award on behalf of Special Olympics International
Director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, accepted a prestigious award on behalf of Special Olympics International on Oct. 27 in New York City.
Oct 26, 2023
![Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/KarolyMirnics062023-900x600.jpg)
MMI families invited to share what they’re thankful for this season
This fall and winter, during a time when many like to reflect on the past year, Munroe-Meyer Institute patients and families are invited to take a moment to share what makes they’re thankful for this season at the institute.
Oct 26, 2023
![Kim Falk, president of the MMI Quality Council](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10_24_2022_KimFalk003RT-900x600.jpg)
Congressional staffers tour UNMC’s Davis Global Center
UNMC staff offer a firsthand look at some of the important federal initiatives on campus.
Oct 26, 2023
![Staff members from the Center for Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills, or C-STARS, led congressional staffers through an exercise donning and doffing personal protective equipment during a tour of the Davis Global Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GlobalCenterTour102623-900x600.jpg)
Trick-or-treat event draws more than 750 visitors
More than 750 guests attended the sixth annual trick-or-treat event, weaving through more than 30 trick-or-treat stations — manned by more than 100 volunteers — on the institute’s first floor.
Oct 25, 2023
![Members of MMI's Physical Therapy Department stand at their booth during the trick-or-treat event. More than 750 guests visited more than 30 stations at the sixth annual event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4574-900x600.jpg)
Board of Counselors learn about programming, patient care during tour of MMI
Members of the UNMC Chancellor’s Board of Counselors visited the Munroe-Meyer Institute for tours of the facility.
Oct 23, 2023
![Members of the UNMC Chancellor's Board of Counselors head upstairs to tour the Munroe-Meyer Institute during a recent visit.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BOC-photo-900x600.jpg)
Susan Riley named director of MMI Physical Therapy Department
In January, Susan Riley, DPT, will start as director of MMI’s Physical Therapy Department.
Oct 23, 2023
![Susan Riley, DPT](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SusanRileyCROP.jpg)
Families invited to trick-or-treat at MMI
MMI’s sixth annual trick-or-treat event — slated for Sunday, Oct. 22 — is open to individuals with disabilities and their families.
Oct 10, 2023
![MMI will host its annual trick-or-treat event on Oct. 22.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10_23_2022_MMITrunkorTreat010-900x600.jpg)
Young adults find opportunity for career exploration at MMI
This fall, MMI will expand its offerings for on-the-job training with the opening of the Practical Assessment Exploration System Lab.
Oct 10, 2023
![Rachel Ray, assistant professor](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/RachelRayMMI-900x600.jpg)
Down syndrome clinic sets children, families up for success
The Down Syndrome Genetics Follow-up Clinic at the Munroe-Meyer Institute offers education, recommendations for health care and avenues of connection to community and MMI resources.
Oct 9, 2023
![Beth Conover, genetic counselor and pediatric nurse practitioner](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beth-Conover-MMI-900x600.jpg)