Munroe-Meyer Institute

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A lot is happening around the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Mar 10, 2025

Amanda Zangrillo, PsyD

MMI’s flocking fundraiser returns for March

The flamingoes return to raise awareness during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Mar 6, 2025

A sign and pink flamingoes help raise awareness of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

MMI gathers for ‘Celebration of Excellence’

Myrna Krohn is the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s inaugural recipient of the Community Champion Award.

Mar 6, 2025

Myrna Krohn, seated center, gathered with MMI speech therapists for a photo after the 2025 Celebration of Excellence

MMI held ‘Penguin Palooza’ in February

In its second year, the event is being embraced by the MMI community.

Mar 6, 2025

Face painting was one of the activities at the second annual Penguin Palooza at MMI.

Walk and Roll raises more than $42,000

Meyer Foundation’s annual event supports adult rec therapy programming at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Mar 6, 2025

Heidi Sommer, right, speaks to participants as Mark and Hayden Sommer and Meyer Foundation President Mary McHale look on. The Sommers were the honorary advocated family at the Walk and Roll for Disabilities on March 2.

Dr. Mirnics appointed dean of Munroe-Meyer Institute

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, will become dean as well as director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Feb 13, 2025

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD

Director’s column: Navigating work and life at MMI

Work-life balance isn’t about achieving perfection. It’s about being intentional with our time and energy. Some days, work demands more of us. Other days, family and personal priorities take the lead. The key is to set realistic expectations and give ourselves grace in the process.

Feb 10, 2025

Regina Carroll, PhD, associate director of Clinical Services at MMI

Munroe-Meyer Guild announces 2025 grants

The three proposals from the Munroe-Meyer Institute will receive $70,000 from the guild. The Munroe-Meyer Guild has funded grants at MMI for more than 50 years, totaling more than $1 million in grants.

Feb 10, 2025

A garden on display at the Munroe-Meyer Guild's annual Garden Walk

MMI team touches lives through volunteer event

A team from the Munroe-Meyer Institute volunteered at Food Bank for the Heartland last month, touching the lives of more than 1,700 families in need.

Feb 7, 2025

A team from MMI's Department of Education and Child Development poses for a photo after volunteering at Food Bank for the Heartland.

Registration open for Walk and Roll for Disabilities

Walkers and rollers are set to take over the top level of the Oak View Mall next month during the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities’ 21st annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities.

Feb 6, 2025

The Walk and Roll for Disabilities, in its 21st year, will take place March 2 at Oak View Mall.