Diversity

Walk and Roll ‘family’ sets new record

Approximately 400 people, the most ever, turned out for the annual event, which raises funds for adult programs at MMI.

Mar 6, 2023

More than 400 community members gathered March 5 for the 19th annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities.

As Match Day nears, India rotation proves valuable

Medical student Natasha Hongsermeier-Graves called international rotation ‘eye-opening.’

Mar 6, 2023

From left, neurosurgery scrub nurse Gailunglu Gangmei, Natasha Hongersmeier-Graves and K. Venkateswara Rao, MBBS, one of Hongsermeier-Graves’ mentor during her rotation.

Advocate aims to promote accessibility, opportunity

New effort by Melanie Davis aims to make it easier for the IDD community to understand credentials, join community boards.

Feb 28, 2023

Melanie Davis

SAPA collaborates on ‘Deaf-Centric Hospital’

Student group will team with Deaf Community, Accessibility and Language organization for event aimed at health profession students.

Feb 28, 2023

Bailey Reigle, co-chair of the Student Alliance for People of All Abilities

Director’s message: MMI and developmental disabilities awareness

In Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a spotlight on MMI’s longtime and ongoing efforts toward meaningful inclusion.

Feb 28, 2023

Mark Shriver, PhD, director, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Recognizing Black health professionals: Keyonna King, DrPH

For Black History Month, UNMC highlights the perspectives of Black health professionals from the med center.

Feb 27, 2023

Keyonna King, DrPH, UNMC College of Public Health

Recognizing Black health professionals: Maribeth Clifton, OTD

For Black History Month, UNMC highlights the perspectives of Black health professionals from the med center.

Feb 22, 2023

Maribeth Clifton, OTD, assistant professor, UNMC Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Recognizing Black health professionals: Brian Armstrong, MD

For Black History Month, UNMC highlights the perspectives of Black health professionals from the med center.

Feb 20, 2023

Brian Armstrong, MD, UNMC Department of Ophthalmology

Speaker addresses need for culturally responsive care

Kia Noelle Johnson, PhD, says the real work in DEI must go beyond presentations and committees.

Feb 20, 2023

Kia Noelle Johnson, PhD

More community health workers crucial for underrepresented communities

Conversations for Inclusive Excellence discussed the issue and ways the med center is helping find solutions.

Feb 17, 2023

Sheritta Strong, MD, assistant vice chancellor of inclusion for UNMC, and Anece McCloud, author and UNMC’s first minority student affairs officer