Munroe-Meyer Institute

NU leadership development program names new fellows

Four UNMC participants will take part in the intensive, two-year leadership curriculum.

Sep 16, 2024

Clockwise from top left: Jennifer Blackford, PhD, Karen Gould, PhD, Tammy Webster, PhD, and Joseph Khoury, MD

Sober curious? Discussion on alcohol use set for Sept. 13

A national speaker and UNMC experts will discuss drinking and the ‘sober curious’ movement in an event at the Wigton Heritage Center.

Sep 6, 2024

Marisa Silveri, PhD

Mulligan invited to Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy

Rachel Mulligan has competed in all kinds of sports through Special Olympics Nebraska. And for the second time, she’ll compete in cross-country skiing at the Special Olympics Winter Games.

Sep 4, 2024

Rachel Mulligan holds up a postcard that invited her to the Special Olympics Winter Games in Italy in 2025.

ACT Clinic to open in Fremont this month

The Munroe Meyer Institute’s first Autism Care for Toddlers Clinic outside of the Omaha metropolitan area is set to open later this month.

Sep 4, 2024

An ACT Clinic is set to open in Fremont this month. It's the first ACT Clinic to open outside of the Omaha metropolitan area.

Aquatic therapy helps relax body and mind

A handful of patients at the Munroe-Meyer Institute participate in aquatic therapy sessions.

Sep 3, 2024

Maddison Bull, left, works with Sam Montemarano during an occupational therapy session in the pool.

Volunteer spots available for Trick or Treat event

Candy stations and volunteer spots are still available for the Munroe-Meyer Institute’s annual Trick or Treat event.

Aug 28, 2024

Volunteers are needed for this year's Trick or Treat event on Oct. 20.

Medical student of the month, August 2024

Kayley Anderson’s experiences at the Munroe-Meyer Institute led her into the medical field.

Aug 9, 2024

Medical student Kayley Anderson also is a court-appointed special advocate for children in foster care.

MMI’s bocce ball team ends season with success

MMI’s bocce ball team competed in Special Olympics Nebraska’s annual bocce ball tournament.

Aug 7, 2024

Rachel Mulligan throws a bocce ball during competition.

Volunteers keep camp rolling during summer

Volunteers, along with MMI staff, help to make Camp Munroe a success during the summer months.

Aug 7, 2024

A camper gets help from a buddy to touch a snake during a visit from Wildlife Encounters.

MMI Voices: Thrilled to keep telling your stories

I was already familiar with MMI from my newspaper days. Now, here I am. I’m lucky to still be writing about the inspiring people who call MMI home and their impactful work.

Aug 7, 2024

Kelsey Kirk