Munroe-Meyer Institute

MMI faculty recognized as UNMC Circle of Distinction

The four MMI professors were part of 50 faculty members and their corresponding benefactors who were honored during the event.

Oct 23, 2024

The Circle of Distinction event, held Oct. 1, recognized the recipients of endowed chairs, professorships and fellowships.

RiteCare Conference offers education, networking

More than 80 attendees from a dozen states attended the RiteCare Conference hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute in September.

Oct 23, 2024

The Munroe-Meyer Institute hosted this year's RiteCare Conference in late September.

MMI grant to improve job access for individuals with disabilities

The $9.9 million federal grant will help ensure individuals with disabilities between ages 14 and 24 have good job opportunities.

Oct 16, 2024

Rachel Ray and Mark Shriver, PhD

MMI earns grant to improve job opportunities for individuals with disabilities

The $9.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education is designed to ensure individuals with disabilities between ages 14 and 24 have access to in-demand, good-paying jobs.

Oct 7, 2024

Rachel Ray, assistant professor, and Mark Shriver, PhD, director of the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Technician Johnny Fichter truly cares for MMI’s new facility

For his attention to his tasks and respect for the new Munroe-Meyer Institute building, Fichter is receiving UNMC’s Gold U Award for October.

Oct 3, 2024

Johnny Fichter, October 2024 Gold U winner

Event draws questions about drinking, ‘sober curious’

Guest speaker Marisa Silveri, PhD, and a panel of UNMC experts led the Sept. 13 discussion at the Wigton Heritage Center.

Oct 1, 2024

From left, guest speaker Marisa Silveri, PhD, Alëna Balasanova, MD, Jennifer Blackford, PhD, and Todd Wyatt, PhD

National speaker, panel of UNMC experts address sober curious movement

The event grew out of the work of Jenni Blackford, PhD, for the Vanderbilt Alcohol Use Disorder Research Education Center, where she serves as the Associate Director.

Sep 27, 2024

From left, Marisa Silveri, PhD, Alëna Balasanova, MD, Jennifer Blackford, PhD, and Todd Wyatt, PhD, spoke at a Sober October event.

MMI, Autism Eats to offer sensory friendly dinner

The Munroe-Meyer Institute once again is teaming up with Autism Eats, a national organization that helps families experience judgment-free dining.

Sep 27, 2024

Attendees dine during the first Autism Eats event.

Maggie Neujahr named Social Worker of the Year

Maggie Neujahr, manager of care coordination at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, was named Social Worker of the Year by the Nebraska Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

Sep 27, 2024

Maggie Neujahr, manager of care coordination

Director’s message: Offering support to school districts, communities across Nebraska

This year, our department will engage with more than 150 school districts, communities and early childhood sites across Nebraska, offering support to teachers, parents, afterschool staff and early childhood educators.

Sep 27, 2024

Jolene Johnson, director of education and child development at MMI