Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications
Customized training sessions aid other educators
The goal is to continue working with early childhood centers and afterschool programs, while also expanding into new training areas and positively impacting more students.
Oct 15, 2025

Solness helps NICU parents cope with stress, supports infant development
Cara Solness, PhD, assistant professor in the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Psychology, works in the NICU to help parents navigate the stressors of having their infant hospitalized.
Oct 14, 2025

Cornhole offers confidence, fun in new MMI league
More than a dozen teams participated in the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s unified cornhole offering through Special Olympics Nebraska.
Oct 14, 2025

Virtual reality offers healthy challenge to camp participants
The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s HABIT Camp brought an added element – four campers participated using brain-computer interface.
Sep 16, 2025

One in three can’t escape anxiety and depression of early sobriety
Study co-author Jennifer Blackford, PhD, suggests tracking emotions in early alcohol treatment could help prevent relapse.
Sep 8, 2025

Virtual reality offers healthy challenge to HABIT Camp participants
A 10-day session of HABIT Camp at MMI brought an added element. Four campers participated using brain-computer interface.
Aug 27, 2025

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon visits Munroe-Meyer Institute
The tour provided a look at services, training and research done at the institute.
Aug 25, 2025

MMI’s Lego Camp teaches motor and social skills
This was the third Lego Camp, hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Department of Occupational Therapy.
Aug 21, 2025

Volunteer spots open for Trick or Treat event
Sign-ups for the Oct. 19 event are open now. Options include reserving a station to decorate and pass out candy or serving as a volunteer.
Aug 19, 2025

MMI’s Camp Munroe a ‘well-oiled machine’ for summer fun
Campers look forward to busy days at Camp Munroe, packed with art, music, swimming, cooking and other activities.
Aug 19, 2025
