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Munroe-Meyer Guild awards 2026 grants

The Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 2026 grants will aid in the treatment of children with feeding disorders, elevate caregiver engagement to improve outcomes for children with autism, and create of a multidisciplinary cortical visual impairment clinic that will offer comprehensive, personalized care. The four proposals from the Munroe-Meyer Institute will receive nearly $100,000 from the guild. The […]

Mar 13, 2026

The four proposals from the Munroe-Meyer Institute will receive nearly $100,000 from the guild. The Munroe-Meyer Guild has funded grants at MMI for more than 50 years, totaling more than $1 million in grants.
Community

Walk and Roll for Disabilities set for Sunday

Funds raised during the event go toward recreational programming at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Feb 27, 2026

Attendees set off on a lap during last year's Walk and Roll for Disabilities. This year's event is slated for March 1 at Oak View Mall.

Penguin Palooza offers fun for clients, families, staff

Plush penguins, painted penguins and plastic penguins in faux snow were part of the third annual Penguin Palooza event hosted by MMI’s Community Engagement team.

Feb 26, 2026

Russell Schubert makes a sensory bottle during MMI's Penguin Palooza event.

Study examines therapists’ physiological experiences

A recent study conducted by team of researchers at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute set out to learn what therapists experience at a physiological level in clinical situations they encounter on the job.

Feb 12, 2026

From left, Emily Sullivan, PhD, adjunct assistant professor in the integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Tara Fahmie, PhD, director of the MMI Department of Severe Behavior

UNMC announces fall 2025 dean’s list

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its fall 2025 dean’s list for students enrolled in the colleges of nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and allied health professions.

Feb 10, 2026

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Inside UNMC

Munroe-Meyer Institute’s annual report highlights ‘Building Momentum’

The 2025 report, now available online, discusses MMI’s efforts to grow its programs and initiatives.

Feb 10, 2026

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

Walk and Roll for Disabilities slated for March 1

Funds raised during the Walk and Roll for Disabilities go toward recreational programming, including cooking club, yoga club and a Thursday night program aimed at adults, at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Feb 5, 2026

Attendees set off on a lap during last year's Walk and Roll for Disabilities. This year's event is slated for March 1 at Oak View Mall.
Inside UNMC

Winter camp mixes life skills with traditional day-camp experience

MMI’s Recreational Therapy Department hosted its annual winter camp in December, and nearly 200 campers attended.

Jan 21, 2026

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

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.