Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications
MMI, Metropolitan Community College collaborate on mobile device repair program
Four students earned mobile device repair certification through a collaboration with the Munroe-Meyer Institute, Metropolitan Community College and an iFixAmerica training program administered by professionals from iFixOmaha.
Jul 28, 2025

BHECN funding helps MMI fill rural internships
The Munroe-Meyer Institute filled the psychology internships with assistance from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska.
Jul 23, 2025

Camp Munroe a ‘very well-oiled machine’ for summer fun
Luisa Brandt, like her peers, looks forward to busy days at Camp Munroe. Her schedule at camp is packed with art, music, swimming, cooking and other summer camp activities.
Jul 22, 2025

Lego Camp teaches motor skills, as well as daily living and social skills
This was the third session of Lego Camp, hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Department of Occupational Therapy, since it was created in fall of 2024.
Jul 22, 2025

New feeding co-treatment model offers sessions with both speech therapist and dietitian
Wade, who had been fully tube fed since he was 5 months old, now eats like his typical peers. His success is thanks to a new feeding co-treatment model with sessions led by both a speech therapist and dietitian.
Jul 17, 2025

Steady rain didn’t deter crowd at 56th Annual Garden Walk
During the Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 56th Annual Garden Walk, the sprawling gardens were dotted with umbrellas and raincoat-clad garden-goers. The steady rain didn’t hurt turnout.
Jul 9, 2025

Families enjoy zoo at respite event
The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s respite care team hosted an event at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium in June for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Jun 27, 2025

UNMC announces spring 2025 dean’s list
List includes students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and allied health professions programs.
Jun 24, 2025

UNMC Connect: Mulligan blossoms through Special Olympics
Rachel Mulligan, who works at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, received an invite to the 2025 Special Olympics World Games.
Jun 23, 2025

Art workshop helps participants with communication disorders
A 10-week art program held at the Munroe-Meyer Institute helped about a dozen participants with various cognitive communication disorders.
Jun 16, 2025
