Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications

Celebration of Excellence set for Feb. 20

The event, held at the Scott Conference Center on the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus, honors outstanding achievement during the past year at the institute.

Jan 14, 2026

The exterior of the Munroe-Meyer Institute

Winter camp mixes life skills with traditional day-camp experience

MMI’s Recreational Therapy Department hosted its annual winter camp in December. Nearly 200 campers — ranging in age from 3 to 20 — attended.

Jan 14, 2026

Nearly 200 campers were greeted with festive decor and seasonal activities during MMI's annual winter camp held in December.

UNMC confers more than 400 degrees during winter commencement

Diplomas were conferred on more than 400 University of Nebraska Medical Center students on Dec. 19.

Jan 8, 2026

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Dental band named to Nebraska Performing Arts Hall of Fame

Raw Nerve, formed by UNMC College of Dentistry faculty in 1989, still features three college educators, one alumnus.

Dec 31, 2025

Raw Nerve performs. Steve Pejsar, DDS, is second from left; Jim Jenkins, DDS, is to the right of Dr. Pejsar with a tambourine; Bob Schoettger, DDS, is in the back row at right on keyboards. Bruce Bavitz, DMD, is not pictured.

Dr. Davies addresses joint accreditation at monthly forum

The forum also included updates from the UNMC College of Dentistry and collaborative efforts through the NU System.

Dec 19, 2025

UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davis, MD, and Gerard Kugel, DMD, PhD, dean of the UNMC College of Dentistry

Winter camps offer structure, fun for campers and caregivers

MMI is home to two winter camps, one hosted by the recreational therapy department and the other by the occupational therapy department. 

Dec 16, 2025

Campers made crafts during a winter camp session hosted by the occupational therapy department. Recreational therapy also hosts a winter camp.

Dental band named to Nebraska Performing Arts Hall of Fame

Raw Nerve, formed by UNMC College of Dentistry faculty in 1989, still features three college educators, one alumnus.

Dec 16, 2025

Raw Nerve performs. Steve Pejsar, DDS, is second from left; Jim Jenkins, DDS, is to the right of Dr. Pejsar with a tambourine; Bob Schoettger, DDS, is in the back row at right on keyboards. Bruce Bavitz, DMD, is not pictured.

New severe behavior hire to help department serve more families

Bethjoy Houck, PhD, will take on a clinical role as faculty at MMI starting Jan. 1. She will handle a clinical caseload and supervise students working on clinical hours. 

Dec 16, 2025

Bethjoy Houck, PhD, wil join MMI's Department of Severe Behavior in January.

Food drive brings in more than 300 meals

A food drive hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute Quality Council last month collected 540 pounds of food.

Dec 12, 2025

A food drive hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute Quality Council last month collected 540 pounds of food.

‘State of the Institute’ highlights growth, goals at MMI

Dean and Director Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, spoke about primary care, clinical goals and research growth among other topics during his annual “State of the Institute” address.

Nov 11, 2025

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