Kelsey Kirk
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
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
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
Dr. Mirnics appointed dean of Munroe-Meyer Institute
Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, will become dean as well as director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Feb 13, 2025
Director’s column: Navigating work and life at MMI
Work-life balance isn’t about achieving perfection. It’s about being intentional with our time and energy. Some days, work demands more of us. Other days, family and personal priorities take the lead. The key is to set realistic expectations and give ourselves grace in the process.
Feb 10, 2025
Munroe-Meyer Guild announces 2025 grants
The three proposals from the Munroe-Meyer Institute will receive $70,000 from the guild. The Munroe-Meyer Guild has funded grants at MMI for more than 50 years, totaling more than $1 million in grants.
Feb 10, 2025
Dr. Mirnics appointed dean of Munroe-Meyer Institute
Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, will soon be dean as well as director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
Feb 10, 2025
MMI team touches lives through volunteer event
A team from the Munroe-Meyer Institute volunteered at Food Bank for the Heartland last month, touching the lives of more than 1,700 families in need.
Feb 7, 2025
Registration open for Walk and Roll for Disabilities
Walkers and rollers are set to take over the top level of the Oak View Mall next month during the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities’ 21st annual Walk and Roll for Disabilities.
Feb 6, 2025
Potential shines in MMI’s 2024 annual report
The Munroe-Meyer Institute has released its annual report, showcasing the institute’s work to help uncover unrealized potential of the children and adults it served on a daily basis over the past year.
Jan 31, 2025