Munroe-Meyer Institute

Karoly Mirnics accepts award on behalf of Special Olympics International

Director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, accepted a prestigious award on behalf of Special Olympics International on Oct. 27 in New York City.

Oct 26, 2023

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute

MMI families invited to share what they’re thankful for this season

This fall and winter, during a time when many like to reflect on the past year, Munroe-Meyer Institute patients and families are invited to take a moment to share what makes they’re thankful for this season at the institute.

Oct 26, 2023

Kim Falk, president of the MMI Quality Council

A look back at the NU Board of Regents meeting at UNMC

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, offered his congratulations and thanks to all who helped showcase UNMC.

Oct 26, 2023

Distinguished Scientist: Jennifer Blackford, PhD

Dr. Blackford is the Hattie B. Munroe Professor and Director of Research for the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Oct 26, 2023

Jennifer Blackford, PhD

Trick-or-treat event draws more than 750 visitors

More than 750 guests attended the sixth annual trick-or-treat event, weaving through more than 30 trick-or-treat stations — manned by more than 100 volunteers — on the institute’s first floor.

Oct 25, 2023

Members of MMI's Physical Therapy Department stand at their booth during the trick-or-treat event. More than 750 guests visited more than 30 stations at the sixth annual event.

Board of Counselors learn about programming, patient care during tour of MMI

Members of the UNMC Chancellor’s Board of Counselors visited the Munroe-Meyer Institute for tours of the facility.

Oct 23, 2023

Members of the UNMC Chancellor's Board of Counselors head upstairs to tour the Munroe-Meyer Institute during a recent visit.

Susan Riley named director of MMI Physical Therapy Department

In January, Susan Riley, DPT, will start as director of MMI’s Physical Therapy Department.

Oct 23, 2023

Susan Riley, DPT

UNMC for the record, Oct. 20, 2023

Items on a presentation by Benson Edagwa, PhD, along with food vendors on campus and UNMC retirements.

Oct 20, 2023

Benson Edagwa, PhD

Families invited to trick-or-treat at MMI

MMI’s sixth annual trick-or-treat event — slated for Sunday, Oct. 22 — is open to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Oct 10, 2023

MMI will host its annual trick-or-treat event on Oct. 22.

Young adults find opportunity for career exploration at MMI

This fall, MMI will expand its offerings for on-the-job training with the opening of the Practical Assessment Exploration System Lab.

Oct 10, 2023

Rachel Ray, assistant professor