Kelsey Kirk

Director’s message: Highlights from the past year

The Munroe-Meyer Institute annually trains more than 350 students from more than 40 colleges and universities across the country, including all four University of Nebraska campuses. 

May 17, 2024

Keith Allen, PhD, BCBA-D, director of MMI Academic Affairs

Munroe-Meyer Guild’s annual Garden Walk set for June 9

Tickets for the event, which showcases seven gardens, are on sale now.

May 9, 2024

Learn about owls at Science Café

Get an up-close look at owls and get a chance to dissect owl pellets.

May 8, 2024

Kathy Fischer, manager of Fontenelle Forest's Raptor Program

Melonie Welsh recognized with ITEACH Award

Melonie Welsh, director of community engagement at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, received the Faculty Advisor Excellence in Engagement Award last month.

Apr 30, 2024

Melonie Welsh receives an ITEACH Award last month.

MMI was in Omaha family’s corner to provide resources

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Autism Care for Toddlers clinic was an important player for the Stottle family. “It’s good to have someone in your corner and that’s been Munroe-Meyer.”

Apr 30, 2024

Von Stottle, a graduate of MMI's Autism Care for Toddlers Clinic, is now 10 and goes to school, can stay home alone and make himself meals.

Camp Munroe seeking volunteers

Camp Munroe once again will bring seven weeks of summer camp for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to the Munroe-Meyer Institute beginning in June.

Apr 24, 2024

Volunteers are needed for seven weeks of Camp Munroe this summer.

Director’s message: Running, walking and rolling to success

Our department prioritizes wellbeing by organizing additional outlets for wellness and team building on a regular basis. One of those outlets, the Run/Walk/Roll Club, is open to all of you, too!

Apr 19, 2024

Tara Fahmie, PhD

MMI, Union Pacific convert 11 toy cars for kids with mobility issues

Pint-sized drivers nabbed new rides —  adapted toy cars to enable increased mobility — courtesy of GoBabyGo! Nebraska and volunteers from Union Pacific.

Apr 19, 2024

Marlow Bluvas, 2, takes a spin around Union Pacific headquarters in her newly modified toy car.

MMI partnership offers families a judgment-free dining experience

The Munroe-Meyer Institute partnered with Autism Eats to offer families with children on the autism spectrum a judgment-free dining experiences.

Apr 19, 2024

Georgia Ryba, respite care associate at MMI

Virtual Science Café to address Indigenous cancer research

Regina Idoate, PhD, and Aislinn Rookwood, of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will present “Indigenous Cancer Research Education for Environmental Justice.”

Apr 12, 2024

Regina Idoate, PhD; Aislinn Rookwood