John Keenan
Director’s message: A feeling of gratitude
It’s important to remember the things we are thankful for.
Dec 18, 2018
![Melonie Welsh](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Welsh0308.jpg)
Behavioral health provider finds home in North Platte
Move is example of MMI’s efforts to provide behavioral health care to underserved rural Nebraska communities.
Dec 18, 2018
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MMI visitor impressed by research, clinical integration
Laurie McLay, Ph.D., from the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, visited MMI earlier this fall.
Dec 18, 2018
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November MMI Standouts honored
Nominations are being accepted for future monthly Standout Awards.
Dec 18, 2018
![From left, Eileen Griess, Emma Ryder, MMI Director Karoly Mirnics, M.D., Ph.D., Kim Falk, Bri Walbrecht and Abby Haggerty.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Standouts1213.jpg)
Grant allows MMI to expand executive function program
The three-year grant focuses on development and implementation of social emotional and executive functioning programming in high quality early childhood sites across the United States.
Dec 18, 2018
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![Kim Falk](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Falk1212.jpg)
Regents to consider Dr. Gold’s UNO appointment
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will meet Thursday, Dec. 20.
Dec 17, 2018
![Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Goldpreferred0823.jpg)
Chancellor’s forums set for Tuesday
Marjorie Kostelnik, Ph.D., will provide an update on the status of the Budget Response Team (BRT) projects during the events.
Dec 17, 2018
![Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Goldpreferred0823.jpg)
U.S. Air Force, UNMC, Nebraska Medicine collaborate on C-STARS Omaha
C-STARS Omaha focuses on advancing the readiness skills and competency of U.S. Air Force (USAF) medical personnel.
Dec 17, 2018
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Buffett Institute releases report on its first five years
Closing the achievement gap remains key focus for institute.
Dec 17, 2018
![Samuel Meisels, Ed.D.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Meisels1217.jpg)