Munroe-Meyer Institute

Virtual reality offers healthy challenge to camp participants

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s HABIT Camp brought an added element – four campers participated using brain-computer interface.

Sep 16, 2025

Connor Strobel plays a virtual reality game during HABIT camp at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. The camp is designed to allow children with cerebral palsy and other conditions to work on using both hands to complete a task in the form of play.

New faculty spotlight: Anne Woodruff Jameson, DPT

Dr. Woodruff Jameson is an assistant professor with the physical therapy program in the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions.

Sep 10, 2025

Anne Woodruff Jameson, DPT

UNMC enrollment rises for 25th straight year

The steady growth is a testament to UNMC’s continued focus on growing the state’s health workforce.

Sep 8, 2025

UNMC campus sign

One in three can’t escape anxiety and depression of early sobriety

Study co-author Jennifer Blackford, PhD, suggests tracking emotions in early alcohol treatment could help prevent relapse.

Sep 8, 2025

Jennifer Blackford, PhD

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon visits Munroe-Meyer Institute

The tour provided a look at services, training and research done at the institute.

Aug 25, 2025

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, led the tour for U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, which was also joined by UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD.

NU announces 2025 recipients of President’s Excellence Awards

Three UNMC faculty are among the honorees for the most prestigious awards presented to faculty across the NU System.

Aug 14, 2025

Betsy Becker, DPT, PhD, Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, and Thanh Nguyen, PhD

Remembering student affairs leader John McClain, PhD

Dr. McClain served in a variety of leadership roles over his 24 years at UNMC.

Aug 14, 2025

John McClain Jr., PhD

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer visits Munroe-Meyer Institute

The tour provided a look at services, training and research done at the institute.

Aug 12, 2025

U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer chats with Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, during a July visit.

Director’s message: Mission continues to be delivering exceptional patient care

n the short time I’ve been here, it’s abundantly clear that everyone truly cares and believes in the mission. I feel very fortunate to be part of such a passionate and purpose-driven team. 

Aug 5, 2025

LuRae Croshaw, manager of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Patient Information Office

MMI, Metropolitan Community College collaborate on mobile device repair program

Four students earned mobile device repair certification through a collaboration with the Munroe-Meyer Institute, Metropolitan Community College and an iFixAmerica training program administered by professionals from iFixOmaha.

Jul 28, 2025

Graduates and program administrators pose for a photo after a ceremony celebrating their success in a joint program between MMI, Metropolitan Community College and an iFixAmerica training program administered by iFixOmaha.