John Keenan

COVID-19: What you need to know today

Med center leaders emphasize that complying with existing infection control protocols is vital.

Mar 9, 2020

Student group’s workshop aims to overcome barriers

The Student Alliance for People of All Abilities is hosting a workshop series on ‘Deaf Culture, Accessibility and Language.’

Mar 9, 2020

Nebraska LEAD Fellows tour UNMC

Nebraska LEAD is among nation’s premier agricultural leadership development programs.

Mar 9, 2020

Nebraska LEAD Fellows pose for a photo before starting their tour of UNMC.

Light It Up Blue event set for April 2

Munroe-Meyer Institute will team with Autism Action Partnership for annual event.

Mar 8, 2020

The event, to mark World Autism Awareness Day, will be held at the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge.

Lois Starr, M.D., Ph.D., receives UNMC education award

Dr. Starr was awarded the Inspirational Mentor of Educators Award at a Feb. 20 ceremony.

Mar 6, 2020

Lois Starr, M.D., Ph.D.

MMI for the record

News and notes from the MMI community.

Mar 6, 2020

Members of the MMI Department of Physical Therapy, including Joanie Bergeron, Amy Beyersdorf, Jamie Gehringer, Ph.D., and Brad Corr, D.P.T., attended the Nebraska Robotics Expo on Feb. 22.

Director’s message: Awareness and excellence

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, and MMI will be participating in the signing of the gubernatorial proclamation on March 9. The month serves as a special opportunity to provide information to our state and communities on the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to reflect on the progress made toward […]

Mar 6, 2020

Coronavirus update from Dr. Gold

The health and well-being of the UNMC community is of utmost concern.

Mar 6, 2020

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Forecast: Awareness with a chance of flocking

Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Flamingo Flocking Fundraiser for Disabilities Awareness began this week.

Mar 6, 2020

From left, MMI Department of Community Engagement team members Nikki Hackendahl, Melonie Welsh and Jackie Hankins display an exapmle of the lawn flamingo flocks they will be using to spread awareness during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

UNMC for the record

News and notes from the UNMC community.

Mar 6, 2020

UNMC nursing student Patrick Nitchals takes Maria Alvizar's blood pressure.