Munroe-Meyer Institute

State’s fiscal analyst tours UNMC

Suzanne Houlden’s visit included presentations at iEXCEL, the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and the Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Jul 26, 2021

Suzanne Houlden during her tour of UNMC.

Remembering supporter, philanthropist Allan Lozier

Lozier and his family foundation contributed to multiple UNMC projects.

Jul 19, 2021

SEPA sets Indigenous youth on path to health career

More than 439 students representing eight tribes and communities have participated since the camp started in 2007.

Jul 16, 2021

From left, Kae and Charli Earth

Dr. Roberts discussed COVID-19 impact on mental health

Holly Roberts, PhD, was featured on podcast “Ag State of Mind with Jason Meadows.”

Jun 29, 2021

Holly Roberts, PhD

Director’s message: Writing the next chapter

Pride, gratitude and hope for the future mark building’s opening.

Jun 29, 2021

Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, speaks at the dedication of the new building on June 8.

Spa day aimed to cut stress for IDD families

MMI’s parent resource coordinators and respite team combined to provide a break for overstressed mothers of children with complex health care needs.

Jun 29, 2021

From left, MMI's Ellen Bennett and Jessica Gutierrez, participant Ana Mejia, Capitol student Kira Watson, and MMI's Tinisha Poitier at the May event.

Attendees, viewers moved by dedication ceremony

Emotional tributes called ‘the highlight of the dedication.’

Jun 29, 2021

The MMI dedication ceremony mixed live speakers with videotaped tributes. Although the onsite audience was small due to COVID-19 safety precautions, many MMI supporters watched the program via livestream.

WalkRite event supports MMI speech therapy

The Scottish Rite Foundation is hosting the 2021 WalkRite for RiteCare at Chalco Hills Recreation Area.

Jun 14, 2021

From left, John Maxon of the Scottish Rite and the Munroe-Meyer Institute's Amy Nordness, PhD, and director Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, at the 2019 WalkRite for RiteCare.

Munroe-Meyer Institute celebrates new home

New Omaha location positions institute to create a new standard in care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Jun 11, 2021

Ribbon cut on new home of MMI

Speakers celebrated the possibilities the improved MMI building affords the intellectual and developmental disability community.

Jun 9, 2021

Cutting the ribbon at the June 8 event are: Front row, from left, Bill and Ruth Scott; Kaleb and Susan Gass; Paul Kenney, chair of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents; Steve McWhorter, president of the Hattie B. Munroe Foundation board; Barbara and Wallace Weitz; back row, from left, Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of MMI: Brian Hastings, president and CEO of the University of Nebraska Foundation; Timothy Shriver, PhD, board chair of Special Olympics International; Jean Stothert, mayor of Omaha; and UNMC Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD
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