Kelsey Kirk
Two honored with inaugural Staff Advisory Council awards
The chancellor’s May forum hosted the presentation of the inaugural UNMC Staff Advisory Council awards. This year, the UNMC Staff Advisory Council, which was created in 2025, established two staff awards – the Staff Excellence Award and the Above and Beyond Award. Maria Ball, communications specialist with the department of internal medicine, earned the Staff […]
May 15, 2026
MMI’s Autism Diagnostic Clinic: A new standard for access
We’ve transformed clinical operations, moving from evaluating 200 children a year to building a system capable of handling more than 1,000 evaluations annually for kids up to age 16.
May 15, 2026
Marley Brown recognized as outstanding provider by DHHS
Marley Brown, senior registered behavior technician in the Munroe-Meyer Institute Department of Specialized Behavior Intervention, was recognized as an outstanding provider by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
May 15, 2026
Munroe-Meyer Guild’s annual Garden Walk set for June 14
Tickets for the event, which showcases five gardens, are on sale now.
May 1, 2026
Two to be honored at UNMC commencement in Omaha
Former USAF Surgeon General James Roudebush, MD, and transplant pioneer James Armitage, MD, to be recognized.
Apr 30, 2026
Study suggests link between prenatal exposure to certain medications and increased autism risk
Research identifies commonly prescribed, sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications as potential contributors to neurodevelopmental vulnerability.
Apr 20, 2026
Study suggests link between prenatal exposure to certain medications and increased autism risk
Research identifies commonly prescribed, sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications as potential contributors to neurodevelopmental vulnerability.
Apr 16, 2026
Walk and Roll offers community, support for MMI adult rec programs
A crowd of more than 300 people helped bring in more than $43,000 during this year’s Walk and Roll for Disabilities.
Apr 15, 2026
For the Greater Good giving event returns April 22-23
Let’s plant something big during For the Greater Good, a 24-hour online giving event to support UNMC, including the Munroe-Meyer Institute, and Nebraska Medicine. The giving day will be celebrated from noon April 22 to noon April 23.
Apr 3, 2026
MMI recognizes faculty, staff with Celebration of Excellence
The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s annual Celebration of Excellence was held Feb. 20. It honors outstanding achievement during the past year at the institute.
Apr 1, 2026