Munroe-Meyer Institute

Dr. Mirnics visits White House with Special Olympics group

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, attended a holiday dinner at the White House to celebrate the work of Special Olympics.

Dec 11, 2024

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, and his wife Zeljka Korade, PhD, attended a White House dinner with a group from Special Olympics.

MMI Voices: Helping kids get more than sugar during holiday meals

Many parents worry about their children’s eating habits over the holidays. But how can parents help their children’s diet over the holiday break without being a Scrooge? The best way to encourage less candy and sweets is to encourage other foods by setting up a routine and making those other foods fun.

Dec 11, 2024

Amy Volkman, registered dietitian nutritionist at the Munroe-Meyer Institute

Westside visit to MMI offers look at belonging, inclusion

A group of 50 educators from Westside Community Schools toured the Munroe-Meyer Institute in November. Guests saw a sampling of what the institute has to offer.

Dec 10, 2024

About 50 educators from Westside Community Schools toured the Munroe-Meyer Institute, seeing a sample of services offered.

Nominations open for new UNMC Staff Advisory Council

The 32-member council will act in an advisory capacity to the chancellor, administration and other university groups on behalf of all staff.

Dec 6, 2024

UNMC campus sign

As ‘Green Lab’ pilot winds up, Drs. Mirnics, Korade led the way

The campuswide effort is a collaboration between the UNMC Office of Sustainability and UNMC Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research.

Nov 14, 2024

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, and Zeljka Korade, DVM, PhD

New MMI clinic is one-stop shop as young adults transition to adult care providers

A new clinic initiative has made the Munroe-Meyer Institute a one-stop shop for young adults transitioning toward visiting adult care providers.

Nov 5, 2024

A new clinic at the Munroe-Meyer Institute helps young adults as they transition to visiting adult health care providers.

Director’s column: Giving everyone access to good jobs

Reflecting on National Disability Employment Awareness Month, MMI has much to take pride in.

Oct 31, 2024

Rachel Ray, assistant professor

Wheel Club offers inclusion and independence

Wheel Club is open to individuals with developmental disabilities as well as their family and friends. Many club members are regulars, signing up year after year. But new riders join sessions, too.

Oct 31, 2024

Talisa Stumpf, right, rides with Gracie Streblow during a Wheel Club session.

Hundreds turn out for annual trick-or-treat event

More than 700 guests flowed through trick-or-treating stations set up on the first floor of the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Oct 30, 2024

Garrett Palmer, 4, poses for a photo during MMI's Trick or Treat event.

MMI continues to see growth, change

Annual clinical visits, grant funding and community engagement involvement all have grown over the last year at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Oct 30, 2024

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute