The Terry family name has graced Jacksonville University's campus for more than four decades. Now, that legacy of educational excellence continues with the opening of the Terry Family Foundation Anatomage Lab.
“We are profoundly grateful to the Terry Family Foundation for establishing this Anatomage Lab, which will serve as an essential teaching and learning resource for our Healthcare Sciences students and students across the University,” said Dr. Mark Tillman, Dean of the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences. “These tools will enhance the hands-on, clinically informed education that defines our programs and will support our faculty in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.”
The new lab features the Anatomage Table, a revolutionary 3D anatomy and virtual dissection system that allows students to explore human anatomy through interactive, digital visualization. This cutting-edge technology provides students with unprecedented hands-on learning opportunities, complementing traditional education methods with advanced digital tools that mirror professional medical environments. This gift brings the Terry family’s steadfast support of Jacksonville University to more than $5 million.
“We’re honored to expand our partnership with the esteemed Terry Family Foundation and advance our mission to build a stronger future together,” said Scott Bacon, Senior Vice President of External Affairs. “The Terry name is synonymous with unparalleled excellence and visionary leadership. This investment is instrumental in advancing our goal to reimagine the student experience and will have a lasting, positive impact on our students and the community for generations to come."
For 42 years, the Terry family has been instrumental in advancing Jacksonville University's mission. C. Herman and Mary Virginia Terry demonstrated their commitment through years of service as board members, volunteers and donors. Their strategic philanthropy helped shape critical infrastructure. The Anatomage Lab is a shared investment in future healthcare professionals who will serve Northeast Florida and beyond. Students in nursing, biology, chemistry and other health-related programs will benefit from this immersive learning tool.
The lab expands exposure to advanced 3D anatomy visualization beyond traditional healthcare tracks to include physics and other natural science disciplines. “The Anatomage tables have been invaluable thanks to the various anatomies, simulations and scientific concepts they offer,” said Dr. Christopher Corbo, Dean of the Linda Berry Stein College of Arts & Sciences. “Strengthening our collaboration with the Brooks College of Healthcare Sciences, this new laboratory in our library gives students access outside of their classes, allows them to utilize the system on their own time, for their own personal study and learning. It's a really important step forward in access to innovative technology for students here on campus.”
Combined with the partnership with LECOM at Jacksonville University – the region's first four-year medical school – and partnerships with Mayo Clinic, Baptist Health, Ascension St. Vincent’s, UF Health, Brooks Rehabilitation and Florida Blue, among others, JU is paving a pathway where students can pursue their healthcare careers from undergraduate studies through medical school, all while serving the critical healthcare needs of Northeast Florida.
