Kelsey Kirk
Trick-or-treat event draws more than 750 visitors
More than 750 guests attended the sixth annual trick-or-treat event, weaving through more than 30 trick-or-treat stations — manned by more than 100 volunteers — on the institute’s first floor.
Oct 25, 2023
![Members of MMI's Physical Therapy Department stand at their booth during the trick-or-treat event. More than 750 guests visited more than 30 stations at the sixth annual event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_4574-900x600.jpg)
Board of Counselors learn about programming, patient care during tour of MMI
Members of the UNMC Chancellor’s Board of Counselors visited the Munroe-Meyer Institute for tours of the facility.
Oct 23, 2023
![Members of the UNMC Chancellor's Board of Counselors head upstairs to tour the Munroe-Meyer Institute during a recent visit.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BOC-photo-900x600.jpg)
Susan Riley named director of MMI Physical Therapy Department
In January, Susan Riley, DPT, will start as director of MMI’s Physical Therapy Department.
Oct 23, 2023
![Susan Riley, DPT](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SusanRileyCROP.jpg)
Families invited to trick-or-treat at MMI
MMI’s sixth annual trick-or-treat event — slated for Sunday, Oct. 22 — is open to individuals with disabilities and their families.
Oct 10, 2023
![MMI will host its annual trick-or-treat event on Oct. 22.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10_23_2022_MMITrunkorTreat010-900x600.jpg)
Young adults find opportunity for career exploration at MMI
This fall, MMI will expand its offerings for on-the-job training with the opening of the Practical Assessment Exploration System Lab.
Oct 10, 2023
![Rachel Ray, assistant professor](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/RachelRayMMI-900x600.jpg)
Down syndrome clinic sets children, families up for success
The Down Syndrome Genetics Follow-up Clinic at the Munroe-Meyer Institute offers education, recommendations for health care and avenues of connection to community and MMI resources.
Oct 9, 2023
![Beth Conover, genetic counselor and pediatric nurse practitioner](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Beth-Conover-MMI-900x600.jpg)
Director’s message: Tips for building independence
Independence can often nurture a variety of skills to promote daily living skills or tasks that will prepare children for the transition to adulthood.
Sep 28, 2023
![Chelli Westengaard, director of the MMI Department of Occupational Therapy, and Samantha Montemarano, occupational therapist](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/chelli-sam-900x600.jpg)
SURP gives students research experience, team-building skills
The Summer Undergraduate Research Program, now in its second year at MMI, gives undergraduate students an immersive summer research experience in one of MMI’s clinical research labs.
Sep 6, 2023
![The Summer Undergraduate Research Program is now in its second year at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/06_04_2021_SoarMMI006-900x600.jpg)
Students learn about careers in speech-language pathology
Students at Blackburn Alternative Program had the opportunity to explore speech-language pathology as a career option during a recent presentation from the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Speech-Language Pathology Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee.
Sep 6, 2023
![A group presented to students at Blackburn Alternative Program about careers in speech-language pathology.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Blackburn-Presentation-Feb-202379-900x600.jpg)
Jennifer Blackford named Distinguished Scientist
Jennifer Blackford, PhD, director of research at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, has been named a Distinguished Scientist by the UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.
Aug 31, 2023
![Jennifer Blackford, PhD, director of research at the Munroe-Meyer Institute](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Jennifer-Blackford-900x600.jpg)