Kelsey Kirk
Nebraska Science Festival to offer activities for all ages
Mark your calendars for a myriad of science and technology-related activities scheduled throughout the month of April.
Mar 21, 2024
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140 UNMC medical students learn residency assignments on Match Day
A total of 140 senior medical students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, learned about their residency assignments March 15 during an event at the Scott Conference Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Mar 20, 2024
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Omaha man with Down syndrome leaves lasting impression on those around him
Justin Bainbridge, joined by his mother Kim Bainbridge, has become one of the city’s most active Down syndrome advocates and educators.
Mar 7, 2024
![Justin Bainbridge and his mother Kim Bainbridge have become Down syndrome advocates and educators.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bainbridge_2023-28-900x600.jpg)
Excellence on display in 2023 annual report
The Munroe-Meyer Institute has released its annual report, showcasing excellence across the institute’s four pillars — patient care, education, research and outreach.
Mar 6, 2024
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Walk & Roll for Disabilities celebrates 20 years
The event, organized by the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities, helps to fund such programming at MMI, including cooking club, yoga club and other recreational programs.
Mar 4, 2024
![More than 400 people participated in the Walk & Roll for Disabilities at Oak View Mall.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/03_03_2024_MMIWalkRoll001-900x600.jpg)
MMI faculty crafting online toolkit for clinicians
The project is designed to develop a decision-making manual that guides providers through selection of evidence-based practices to assess severe challenging behaviors.
Mar 4, 2024
![Several scenarios and step-by-step guides were filmed to provide an online toolkit for clinicians treating patients with behavioral issues.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6482-900x600.jpg)
Penguin Palooza offers break for patients, welcoming environment
Patients, families and staff members took part in games, crafts and other activities to celebrate some late-winter magic.
Mar 1, 2024
![Roc sits on Rachella's lap while holding a toy penguin he crafted during Penguin Palooza.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/DSC_0019-900x600.jpg)
Munroe-Meyer Guild awards more than $70,000 in grant money
Three proposals from the Munroe-Meyer Institute will be funded with more than $70,000 from the Munroe-Meyer Guild.
Mar 1, 2024
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New program lets young adults explore careers, gain new skills
The PAES Lab, which opened in mid-December, gives young adults the opportunity to explore various careers, including sewing, construction, business and cooking.
Feb 29, 2024
![Katie Godoy stuffs envelopes in MMI's new PAES Lab.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_7172-900x600.jpg)
MMI recognizes outstanding staff at annual Celebration of Excellence
The Munroe-Meyer Institute recognized employees for outstanding achievement in the last year at the institute.
Feb 28, 2024
![Guests mingle during MMI's annual Celebration of Excellence held Feb. 16 at the Scott Conference Center.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1000006693-900x600.jpg)