Munroe-Meyer Institute

Autism Eats draws more than 30 guests and positive feedback

The Munroe-Meyer Institute joined with national organization Autism Eats to present a low-key, sensory friendly dining experience for several autism families.

May 20, 2024

Guests eat during a sensory friendly dining experience hosted by MMI and Autism Eats.

Director’s message: Highlights from the past year

The Munroe-Meyer Institute annually trains more than 350 students from more than 40 colleges and universities across the country, including all four University of Nebraska campuses. 

May 17, 2024

Keith Allen, PhD, BCBA-D, director of MMI Academic Affairs

UNMC for the record, May 3, 2024

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Camp Munroe is looking for camp volunteers, and food vendors are set for next week.

May 3, 2024

Volunteers are needed for seven weeks of Camp Munroe this summer.

Melonie Welsh recognized with ITEACH Award

Melonie Welsh, director of community engagement at the Munroe-Meyer Institute, received the Faculty Advisor Excellence in Engagement Award last month.

Apr 30, 2024

Melonie Welsh receives an ITEACH Award last month.

MMI was in Omaha family’s corner to provide resources

The Munroe-Meyer Institute’s Autism Care for Toddlers clinic was an important player for the Stottle family. “It’s good to have someone in your corner and that’s been Munroe-Meyer.”

Apr 30, 2024

Von Stottle, a graduate of MMI's Autism Care for Toddlers Clinic, is now 10 and goes to school, can stay home alone and make himself meals.

Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 55th annual Garden Walk set for June 9

The public can tour seven gardens across southwest and west Omaha; tickets go on sale this week.

Apr 30, 2024

The Munroe-Meyer Guild's Garden Walk supports innovative programming and research at UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Early childhood policy expert Linda Smith to join Buffett Institute

Smith will become the institute’s first director of policy and hold a faculty role at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.

Apr 26, 2024

Linda Smith

Camp Munroe seeking volunteers

Camp Munroe once again will bring seven weeks of summer camp for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to the Munroe-Meyer Institute beginning in June.

Apr 24, 2024

Volunteers are needed for seven weeks of Camp Munroe this summer.

Director’s message: Running, walking and rolling to success

Our department prioritizes wellbeing by organizing additional outlets for wellness and team building on a regular basis. One of those outlets, the Run/Walk/Roll Club, is open to all of you, too!

Apr 19, 2024

Tara Fahmie, PhD

MMI, Union Pacific convert 11 toy cars for kids with mobility issues

Pint-sized drivers nabbed new rides —  adapted toy cars to enable increased mobility — courtesy of GoBabyGo! Nebraska and volunteers from Union Pacific.

Apr 19, 2024

Marlow Bluvas, 2, takes a spin around Union Pacific headquarters in her newly modified toy car.