College of Allied Health Professions
MMI collaboration named rare disease center of excellence
Munroe-Meyer Institute, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine will become a designated center from the National Organization for Rare Disorders.
Nov 5, 2021
![From left, Christopher G. Maloney, MD, of Children's Hospital & Medical Center, Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, of the Munroe-Meyer Institute and Cory Shaw of Nebraska Medicine](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NORD110521.jpg)
UNMC vaccination deadline this Friday
UNMC faculty, staff and students are required to report that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have been granted a vaccination exemption by Oct. 22.
Oct 21, 2021
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2,510 new UNMC students mark beginning of health professions
Students make a commitment to the health professions
Oct 15, 2021
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Interprofessional Academy of Educators inducts 38
Faculty, staff and learners were inducted in this year’s virtual ceremony.
Oct 14, 2021
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Dr. Swindells named to federal AIDS advisory board and other news and notes from UNMC.
Oct 8, 2021
![Susan Swindells, MBBS](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SwindellsNew030220.jpg)
University shares recovery fund proposals
President Carter outlines ‘bold ideas with impact for Nebraskans,’ several involving UNMC.
Oct 6, 2021
![Ted Carter, president of the University of Nebraska](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Carter0508120.jpg)
Special Olympics Nebraska honors HSEC students
Award recognizes those who make significant contributions to equal access to health, fitness and wellness for people with intellectual disabilities.
Sep 15, 2021
![Mia Hyde, associate program director/director of clinical development, physician assistant education; Jannelle Reynolds, assistant professor of PA education; Mary Girard, instructor, nursing; Pam Dickey, assistant professor and admissions director, PA education; Nancy Stuart, instructor of nursing; and Katie Messner clinical instructor, nursing, accept the award on behalf of UNMC, the HSEC and its students.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Golisano091521.jpg)
UNMC enrollment sets record for 21st straight year
This year’s enrollment of 4,387 students is 3.5% higher than last year’s record.
Sep 9, 2021
![This year's enrollment of 4,387 students is a new record for UNMC.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Students090921.jpg)
UNMC enrollment at 4,387, sets record for 21st straight year
This represents an increase of 148 students, or 3.5% over last year’s record of 4,239.
Sep 8, 2021
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MMI camp uses VR games to achieve therapy goals
The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s HABIT camp stresses bimanual therapy through play.
Aug 31, 2021
![A camper plays a virtual reality video game as a counselor looks on at the HABIT camp held this summer at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/HABIT082621.jpg)