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Dr. Johnson takes education leadership role at MMI
Jolene Johnson, EdD, has been named director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Education and Child Development.
Sep 30, 2021
![Jolene Johnson, EdD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Johnson092421.jpg)
Nominations open for Impact in Education Awards
Nominations, including for Varner Educator Laureate, will be open through Oct. 18
Sep 30, 2021
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Clarkson Doctors Building North garage reopens Friday
It has been closed for repairs since May.
Sep 29, 2021
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Registration open for scientific meeting, research retreat
Great Plains IDeA-CTR Meeting and the UNMC College of Medicine Campus Research Retreat will be held Oct. 6-7.
Sep 29, 2021
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MMI contributes to study on whole genome sequencing
MMI’s Department of Genetics contributed to new JAMA Pediatrics publication.
Sep 29, 2021
![Kristen Fishler](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/FishlerPreferred.jpg)
Nomination deadline for research awards is Oct. 29
UNMC awards recognize outstanding research achievements and sustained contributions to UNMC’s research mission.
Sep 29, 2021
![Jennifer Larsen, MD, UNMC vice chancellor for research](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Larsen0128.jpg)
Time out with T.O. – Some horn blowing for Bill Scott
Longtime UNMC supporter, businessman (and musician) Bill Scott celebrated his 91st birthday this week.
Sep 29, 2021
![Bill Scott turned 91 this week. Here, Scott is playing his beloved trumpet, at a 2011 UNMC event with his son, John.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Trumpet.jpg)
Amy Nordness, PhD, named associate director of MMI
Colleagues call Dr. Nordness a visionary, hands-on leader.
Sep 29, 2021
![Amy Nordness, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Amy0504.jpg)
Trunk or Treats, golf event highlight October
Fall offers entertainment options for the MMI community.
Sep 29, 2021
![The Munroe-Meyer Institute's Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat is set for Oct. 24 at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, 6902 Pine St.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Trunk082521.jpg)
Director’s message: Innovation, dedication and perseverance
MMI Department of Education and Child Development works to support schools during the pandemic.
Sep 29, 2021
![Jolene Johnson, EdD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Johnson092421.jpg)