Munroe-Meyer Institute

Crisis intervention training is personal for MMI staffer

Rachel Ray helps train first responders to recognize common forms of IDD or mental illness and communicate effectively with people in crisis.

Oct 8, 2020

Rachel Ray

Workshop will discuss attracting, retaining women in workforce

Registration is now open for Oct. 29 virtual event.

Oct 6, 2020

Brandy Clarke, PhD, director of the UNMC Office of Equity

Chancellor’s forum: A problem and a solution

Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and guests talked IT issues, COVID-19 concerns at last week’s virtual forum.

Oct 5, 2020

From left, Michael Ash, MD, vice chancellor for information and technology, Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, and Ted Cieslak, MD, interim executive director for health security, spoke at Tuesday's forum.

Interprofessional Academy of Educators inducts 39

New academy members were inducted during Sept. 17 ceremony.

Oct 5, 2020

The Sept. 17 induction ceremony was virtual.

New faculty spotlight: Craig Baker, MD

Dr. Baker is an assistant professor of pediatrics, genetics and metabolism.

Oct 5, 2020

Craig Baker, MD

Director’s message: National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October spotlights the opportunities and challenges for people seeking employment.

Oct 2, 2020

Mark Shriver, PhD

‘Awning Project’ celebrates a classic symbol of MMI

Rec therapy clients will produce artwork celebrating the iconic landmark.

Oct 2, 2020

The yellow awning on the west entrance of the Munroe-Meyer Institute building has become iconic to MMI staff and families.

MMI’s Gormley to aid provider-patient communication

Jessica Gormley, PhD, tapped to help in national effort led by Penn State.

Oct 1, 2020

Jessica Gormley, PhD

Denim for Disabilities kicks off Oct. 5

Event raises funds for adult recreational programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Sep 30, 2020

Mural’s message: We stand together

Genetic counseling students share a message of hope with public artwork.

Sep 28, 2020

A bicyclist rides by the completed mural created by students in the new genetic counseling program.