Kelsey Kirk

Annual art show saw more than 200 works on display

More than 200 pieces of art made by about 40 students were on display during the annual Advocacy and the Arts exhibit.

Jun 3, 2025

Art was displayed on the second floor of the Munroe-Meyer Institute for the Advocacy and the Arts exhibit.

Munroe-Meyer Guild hosting 56th Annual Garden Walk on June 8

Tour six Omaha area gardens in fundraising event.

May 30, 2025

This garden in the Loveland neighborhood will be part of the 56th Annual Garden Walk.

Department of Speech-Language Pathology raises awareness of services

Members of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Speech-Language Pathology participated in two events in May to raise awareness of its services.

May 27, 2025

Susan Fager, PhD, director of the speech-language pathology department

BHECN funding helps MMI fill rural internships

The Munroe-Meyer Institute has filled all three of its rural psychology internship spots thanks, in part, to funding from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN).

May 23, 2025

Brandy Clarke, PhD, director of MMI's Department of Psychology

UNMC congratulates nearly 1,000 graduates in commencement ceremonies

Events were held in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Kearney and Scottsbluff.

May 16, 2025

Graduation cap during UNMC's Omaha commencement

Dr. Blackford leads study on anxiety, depression in alcohol treatment

The study showed that treatment isn’t one-size fits all. A large sample size and sophisticated modeling showed that people drink for different reasons and may need different treatment options.

May 8, 2025

Jennifer Blackford, PhD, associate dean of research at MMI

Students to display art during annual showcase

The annual showcase opens with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. on May 8. The display will be open May 9 to May 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second level of MMI.

May 6, 2025

Last year's show featured more than 160 pieces of artwork. This year's showcase runs May 9 to May 16.

UNMC commencements to be held throughout state May 8 and 10

Alexander Kabanov, PhD, to receive honorary degree; Byron Barksdale, MD, to receive J.G. Elliott Award.

May 1, 2025

Alexander Kabanov, PhD, to receive honorary degree; Byron Barksdale, MD, to receive J.G. Elliott Award.

Heartland Crisis Intervention Team recognized for program’s work with gold-level certification

The Munroe-Meyer Institute partners in the de-escalation training program for first responders with the Omaha Police Department and Lutheran Family Services, providing a component on intellectual and developmental disabilities to help first responders recognize and more easily interact with people with IDD in emergency situations.

May 1, 2025

Rachel Ray, director of MMI's Crisis Intervention Team

Registration open for Walk and Roll for Disabilities

Walkers and rollers will be at Oak View Mall during the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities’ 21st annual fundraising event.

Feb 20, 2025

The Walk and Roll for Disabilities, in its 21st year, will take place March 2 at Oak View Mall.