Kelsey Kirk

National speaker, panel of UNMC experts address sober curious movement

The event grew out of the work of Jenni Blackford, PhD, for the Vanderbilt Alcohol Use Disorder Research Education Center, where she serves as the Associate Director.

Sep 27, 2024

From left, Marisa Silveri, PhD, Alëna Balasanova, MD, Jennifer Blackford, PhD, and Todd Wyatt, PhD, spoke at a Sober October event.

MMI, Autism Eats to offer sensory friendly dinner

The Munroe-Meyer Institute once again is teaming up with Autism Eats, a national organization that helps families experience judgment-free dining.

Sep 27, 2024

Attendees dine during the first Autism Eats event.

Maggie Neujahr named Social Worker of the Year

Maggie Neujahr, manager of care coordination at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, was named Social Worker of the Year by the Nebraska Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

Sep 27, 2024

Maggie Neujahr, manager of care coordination

Director’s message: Offering support to school districts, communities across Nebraska

This year, our department will engage with more than 150 school districts, communities and early childhood sites across Nebraska, offering support to teachers, parents, afterschool staff and early childhood educators.

Sep 27, 2024

Jolene Johnson, director of education and child development at MMI

MMI autism clinic to open in Fremont this month

The Munroe Meyer Institute’s first Autism Care for Toddlers Clinic outside of the Omaha metropolitan area is set to open later this month.

Sep 24, 2024

Amber Paden, program coordinator at the new ACT Clinic in Fremont

UNMC announces summer 2024 dean’s list

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its summer 2024 dean’s list for students enrolled in nursing and the allied health professions.  

Sep 20, 2024

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Trick-or-treat event offers fun, accessible outing for families

MMI’s seventh annual trick-or-treat event, slated for Sunday, Oct. 20, is open to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Sep 18, 2024

Trick-or-treaters will be able to visit 30 stations around the first floor of the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Inaugural associate pharmacy dean named for Kearney campus

Linda Sobeski, PharmD, will lead the UNMC College of Pharmacy program based at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Sep 16, 2024

Linda Sobeski, PharmD

Mulligan invited to Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy

Rachel Mulligan has competed in all kinds of sports through Special Olympics Nebraska. And for the second time, she’ll compete in cross-country skiing at the Special Olympics Winter Games.

Sep 4, 2024

Rachel Mulligan holds up a postcard that invited her to the Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy in 2025.

ACT Clinic to open in Fremont this month

The Munroe Meyer Institute’s first Autism Care for Toddlers Clinic outside of the Omaha metropolitan area is set to open later this month.

Sep 4, 2024

An ACT Clinic is set to open in Fremont this month. It's the first ACT Clinic to open outside of the Omaha metropolitan area.