Munroe-Meyer Institute

MMI’s adaptive toys program keeps spreading skills

A special toy adapting event was funded through a grant by the Munroe-Meyer Guild.

Jan 11, 2023

Monica Pleiss, Jamie Gehringer, PhD, and Korey Stading

Denim for Disabilities fundraiser starts Friday

Funds support the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities and the adult recreational therapy program at MMI.

Jan 10, 2023

Giving the gift of undivided and focused attention

Rather than paying money for the perfect present, try paying attention instead.

Dec 14, 2022

Melonie Welsh

Hankins is grateful for his volunteer opportunity at MMI

Hankins is a Project SEARCH graduate bringing his talents to MMI and, in turn, learning new work and life skills.

Dec 7, 2022

Jalen Hankins

MMI showcases an inclusive holiday scene

Part-time employee Rachel Mulligan designed this year’s holiday card for the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Dec 5, 2022

Walter Gilliam, PhD, will lead Buffett Early Childhood Institute

Pending approval of the NU Board of Regents, Dr. Gilliam will hold a primary academic appointment at the Munroe-Meyer Institute at a rank of tenured professor.

Dec 4, 2022

Director’s column: Paying with your attention this season

Rather than paying money for the perfect present, try paying attention instead.

Dec 4, 2022

Melonie Welsh

MMI Time Capsule: C. Louis Meyer

A look back at some of the rich history of the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Dec 4, 2022

Portraits of C. Louis Meyer (left) and Mary Luman Meyer hung in Dr. Gail Walling Yanney and Michael B. Yanney Conference room at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

A discussion with MMI’s Alice Shillingsburg, PhD

Dr. Shillingsburg is the new director of the integrated Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Nov 14, 2022

Alice Shillingsburg, PhD

Recognizing the med center’s unsung heroes

Nominations for the Unsung Hero Award are open through Dec. 9.

Nov 14, 2022

The Munroe-Meyer Institute's Jacqueline Hankins Barry received the med center's inaugural Unsung Hero Award.