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Munroe-Meyer Institute

91 UNMC faculty members recognized for service milestones

See this list of faculty who have reached 10, 20, 30 and 40 years at UNMC.

Apr 23, 2025

Carol Casey, PhD, Byers Shaw Jr., MD, and John Windle, MD, recognized for 40 years of service to UNMC.

MMI’s Elizabeth Conover nets national recognition

The Organization of Teratology Information Specialists honors Conover’s work with Mother To Baby, its informational service.

Apr 16, 2025

Beth Conover

Meet the director: Tara Fahmie, PhD, leads severe behavior

Dr. Fahmie shares her “A-ha” moment, talks about what MMI means to her, and outlines her vision for the department’s future.

Apr 10, 2025

Tara Fahmie, PhD

MMI’s Katelyn Kelley is April’s Gold U recipient

From a summer intern to a clinical research program manager, Kelley has found a career she loves.

Apr 10, 2025

Katelyn Kelley

MMI Monthly newsletter now available online

A lot is happening around the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Mar 10, 2025

Amanda Zangrillo, PsyD

MMI’s flocking fundraiser returns for March

The flamingoes return to raise awareness during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

Mar 6, 2025

A sign and pink flamingoes help raise awareness of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

MMI gathers for ‘Celebration of Excellence’

Myrna Krohn is the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s inaugural recipient of the Community Champion Award.

Mar 6, 2025

Myrna Krohn, seated center, gathered with MMI speech therapists for a photo after the 2025 Celebration of Excellence

MMI held ‘Penguin Palooza’ in February

In its second year, the event is being embraced by the MMI community.

Mar 6, 2025

Face painting was one of the activities at the second annual Penguin Palooza at MMI.

Walk and Roll raises more than $42,000

Meyer Foundation’s annual event supports adult rec therapy programming at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Mar 6, 2025

Heidi Sommer, right, speaks to participants as Mark and Hayden Sommer and Meyer Foundation President Mary McHale look on. The Sommers were the honorary advocated family at the Walk and Roll for Disabilities on March 2.

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

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD