Kelsey Kirk

Backpacks, school supplies given to MMI families

More than 100 local students were outfitted with new backpacks and school supplies during giveaway events hosted by MMI’s Care Coordination team.

Sep 3, 2026

School supplies were tailored to different grade levels.

Volunteers, guests welcome at MMI Trick or Treat event

Trick-or-treaters and their families can collect candy and other goodies from stations set up around the first floor of the institute.

Aug 20, 2026

A guest reaches for a piece of candy in a bowl while trick or treating at MMI.

Two MMI students recognized with fellowships

Two UNMC graduate students at the Munroe-Meyer Institute received fellowships for the 2026-27 school year.

Aug 10, 2026

Lily Calvin, left, and Marisol Loza Hernandez, right

MMI cooking camp teaches independence, real-life skills

The camp is hosted by the MMI Department of Occupational Therapy.

Aug 4, 2026

Logan Hansen, right, flips a pancake during cooking camp at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Repairs continue after water line leak

Teams continue to work to restore all of the Durham Outpatient Center and Medical Sciences Building to normal operations. 

Aug 3, 2026

The Durham Outpatient Center

Setting up for a confident, successful return to school

Going back to school can be exciting, but it also can be a difficult transition. Families can take several steps to help.

Jul 31, 2026

Tara Fahmie, PhD, director of MMI's Department of Specialized Behavior Intervention

MMI Trailblazers alum is ‘a ray of light’ at UNO job

Hope Kircher’s part-time job at the University of Nebraska at Omaha came thanks in part to her experience with the Trailblazers program at MMI. The goal is to help individuals with disabilities discover their potential and find fulfilling careers.

Jul 24, 2026

Hope Kircher flips through her binder before starting her shift at the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center on the UNO campus.

Nebraska AHEC announces 2026 graduates

The program prepares health professions students to serve in rural and urban underserved areas. 

Jul 23, 2026

UNMC shield logo

Cooking camp teaches independence, real-life skills

All the camps, regardless theme, teach campers new skills and build confidence in practicing fundamental abilities.

Jul 9, 2026

Logan Hansen, right, flips a pancake during cooking camp at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

MMI Voices: Community is key to the institute

As I reflect on the work happening throughout MMI, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the fiercely loyal, passionate and generous community that surrounds our institute.

Jul 8, 2026

Melonie Welsh, associate dean of Community Engagement at MMI