Kelsey Kirk UNMC strategic communications

Respite team gives families an outing at the zoo

Families were invited for a stroll around the Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and an up-close encounter with a snake during a recent respite event hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s respite care team.

Jun 21, 2024

Georgia Ryba touches a snake during a respite outing at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium.

Garden Walk draws its largest turnout

Hundreds of spectators strolled through lush gardens featuring bright flowers, water features and other décor during the Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 55th Annual Garden Walk.

Jun 17, 2024

The 55th Annual Garden Walk drew nearly 1,200 guests through seven gardens.

Campus leaders update annual budget process at forum

The NU Board of Regents is expected to take action this month on the operating budget and salary guidelines.

Jun 5, 2024

UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Anne Barnes, vice chancellor for business, finance and business development

UNMC professor, local chapter receive physiology society awards

Harold Schultz, PhD, professor in the UNMC Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology, was honored.

May 31, 2024

Harold Schultz, PhD, and So-Youn Kim, PhD

Governor declares Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Month

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a proclamation in mid-May to recognize families navigating pediatric feeding disorders and create awareness.

May 29, 2024

Members of the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Pediatric Feeding Department were at the Nebraska State Capitol for the governor’s signing.

Art show features works from nearly 40 artists

More than 160 pieces of art by 38 artists were on display as part of the Trailblazers’ Advocacy and the Arts program, an arts-based learning opportunity for students with disabilities.

May 23, 2024

More than 160 pieces of art were showcased at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Project designed to show caregiver appreciation

A new Munroe-Meyer Institute project is designed to show caregivers appreciation and offer support this fall.

May 23, 2024

Maggie Neujahr, manager of care coordination

Laser to offer dental patients a more sensory friendly experience

The laser should help to quell overwhelming sensations like shrill noises, vibrations and bright lights.

May 23, 2024

Corinne Van Osdel, DDS

Autism Eats draws more than 30 guests and positive feedback

The Munroe-Meyer Institute joined with national organization Autism Eats to present a low-key, sensory friendly dining experience for several autism families.

May 20, 2024

Guests eat during a sensory friendly dining experience hosted by MMI and Autism Eats.

Learn about owls at UNMC’s next Science Café

The interactive discussion from the Fontenelle Forest Raptor Program is May 14 at the Slowdown.

May 10, 2024