Kelsey Kirk

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.

Aquatic therapy helps relax body and mind

A handful of patients at the Munroe-Meyer Institute participate in aquatic therapy sessions.

Sep 3, 2024

Maddison Bull, left, works with Sam Montemarano during an occupational therapy session in the pool.

Volunteer spots available for Trick or Treat event

Candy stations and volunteer spots are still available for the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s annual Trick or Treat event.

Aug 28, 2024

Volunteers are needed for this year's Trick or Treat event on Oct. 20.

MMI’s bocce ball team ends season with success

MMI’s bocce ball team competed in Special Olympics Nebraska’s annual bocce ball tournament.

Aug 7, 2024

Rachel Mulligan throws a bocce ball during competition.

Volunteers keep camp rolling during summer

Volunteers, along with MMI staff, help to make Camp Munroe a success during the summer months.

Aug 7, 2024

A camper gets help from a buddy to touch a snake during a visit from Wildlife Encounters.

MMI Voices: Thrilled to keep telling your stories

I was already familiar with MMI from my newspaper days. Now, here I am. I’m lucky to still be writing about the inspiring people who call MMI home and their impactful work.

Aug 7, 2024

Kelsey Kirk

Nebraska Area Health Education Scholars Program graduates 58 students

The Nebraska Area Health Education Center Scholars Program, based at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, recently graduated 58 students. The two-year program, part of a national initiative, prepares health professions students to serve in rural and urban underserved areas of the state. The 2024 class of AHEC Scholars includes health professions students in such […]

Aug 5, 2024

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3D map of Omaha is latest community art on display at MMI

The miniature paintings — done on small wooden tiles — are part of a collaborative art project between the Munroe-Meyer Institute and Autism Action Partnership.

Jul 26, 2024

Mini wooden tiles, decorated by community members, make up the latest public art project at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. Can you spot these items: Spiderman, smiley faces, palm tree, cat, heart and flower?