Munroe-Meyer Institute
Job-training program expands at new MMI building
Career Work Readiness Program jumps in size with move to new space.
Oct 27, 2021
![Rachel Ray of MMI speaks with members of the Career Work Readiness Program, including Bri Davis, at right.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MMI_monthly.jpg)
New face welcoming families to MMI
Rachel Mulligan, Project SEARCH graduate, joins the team at MMI’s front desk.
Oct 27, 2021
![Rachel Mulligan joined MMI as a part-time employee in September.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mulligan102621.jpg)
A year-round employment effort
The Munroe-Meyer Institute has several programs that are designed to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find competitive employment.
Oct 27, 2021
![Mark Shriver, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Shriver0402320.jpg)
Study explores sex differences in alcohol use disorder
Jennifer Blackford, PhD, is studying how ‘anxiety network’ in brain may affect recovery.
Oct 27, 2021
![Jennifer Blackford, PhD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Blackford102721.jpg)
Mobility for children at that age is critical for development of social, cognitive and motor skills, but power wheelchairs are typically expensive, and children frequently outgrow them.
Oct 26, 2021
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UNMC history: A different type of Oktoberfest
Health-themed event proved popular for UNMC in the 1970s.
Oct 20, 2021
![The Oktoberfest tent during the 1975 event.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Oktoberfest101421.jpg)
MMI genetics team publishes study on COVID-19 impact
Paper describing survey responses to be published in Journal of Genetic Counseling.
Oct 4, 2021
![From left, Terri Blase, Brianna Rezich, Gwen Reiser, and Jaime Malone. Not pictured: Holly Zimmerman and Kristen Fishler.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Counseling092821.jpg)
Behavioral health grant provides more access to services
DHHS grant of $1.5 million supports integration of services into patient-centered medical homes.
Oct 1, 2021
![Teri Mathews, PhD, is the principal investigator of the grant.](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Mathews021120.jpg)
Dr. Johnson takes education leadership role at MMI
Jolene Johnson, EdD, has been named director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Education and Child Development.
Sep 30, 2021
![Jolene Johnson, EdD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Johnson092421.jpg)
Director’s message: Innovation, dedication and perseverance
MMI Department of Education and Child Development works to support schools during the pandemic.
Sep 29, 2021
![Jolene Johnson, EdD](https://www.unmc.edu/newsroom/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Johnson092421.jpg)