John Keenan
DEI office: The complexity of the ‘Hispanic/Latino’ label
It is crucial that in health care, we recognize that diversity exists among racial and ethnic groups.
May 4, 2023
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COM research highlights, May 2023
The UNMC College of Medicine received grant and funding awards representing more than $10 million in new funding in March and April.
May 2, 2023
![Xinglong Wang, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/XinglongWang061722.jpg)
Fellowship director of the month, May 2023
Sara May, MD, founded the allergy and immunology fellowship program at UNMC.
May 2, 2023
![Sarah May, MD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/SaraMay1.jpg)
Program director’s message: Blazing trails
Rachel Ray is the Munroe-Meyer Institute-University of Nebraska at Omaha College Trailblazers program director. It was a crisp October morning in 1998 when I first walked into the Munroe-Meyer Institute with my husband and son. As we waited for my son’s specialized genetics clinic appointment, a man leaving his own appointment paused by my son. […]
May 2, 2023
![Rachel Ray](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/RachelRayMMI-900x600.jpg)
Dean’s message: Accomplishments and challenges
In the wake of a heartwarming commencement, college and university leaders look to the future.
May 1, 2023
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Study suggests new target for PTSD treatment
MMI’s Jenni Blackford, PhD, recently published results in the Journal of Traumatic Stress.
May 1, 2023
![Jenni Blackford, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Blackford102721.jpg)
Celebrating heroes at MMI on Superhero Day
MMI staff and clients donned costumes to celebrate the heroes in our lives.
May 1, 2023
![Twila and Clint Monico, with father Nathan, marked Superhero Day at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MonicoMMI-900x600.jpg)
MMI grant to focus on school mental health
Brandy Clarke, PhD, will lead $6 million, five-year effort to reach underserved students.
Apr 25, 2023
![About 70% of schools indicate that the need for student mental health services has increased, yet there aren’t enough providers.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HighschoolMMI-900x600.jpg)
Tickets now available for Garden Walk
Event’s 54th year will feature five gardens and support innovative programming at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Apr 24, 2023
![Luann Rabe, president of the Munroe-Meyer Guild](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Rabe061120.jpg)
Brandy Clarke, PhD, to lead psychology
Dr. Clarke will become director of the MMI Department of Psychology on July 1.
Apr 24, 2023
![Brandy Clarke, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Brandy_Clarke_19.jpg)