January 11, 2004

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NSU's Chancellor Of Health Professions Division Dr. Morton Terry, Nationally Prominent In The Health Care Field, Passes Away

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Nova Southeastern University's Dr. Morton Terry, Chancellor of the Health Profession Division, has passed away at the age of 83. Dr. Terry died early Sunday morning.

A giant in the health care field, Dr. Terry was a life member of the American Osteopathic Association, Past President and honorary life member of the Florida Osteopathic Association and an honorary life member of the Dade County Osteopathic Medical Association.

Ray Ferrero, Jr., president of NSU, said, "There are few people in life who have done as much for their profession and for medical education than Dr. Morton Terry. He was the visionary for the creation of six colleges, which comprise the Health Professions Division of Nova Southeastern University. He was a valued friend, colleague and mentor and I will sorely miss him."

Robert Steele, Chairman of the Board of Nova Southeastern stated, "Dr. Terry was the inspiration of Southeastern University of the Health Sciences and the leader for the merger of the two universities to create NSU."

Educated at Brooklyn College and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, with a Master of Science degree in Internal Medicine and a Doctor of Osteopathy degree, he practiced in South Florida from 1949-1975. He was Chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine at Biscayne Osteopathic General Hospital and Osteopathic General Hospital of North Miami Beach.

Included in Who's Who in Florida, Dr. Terry also has received honors from countless community organizations including the American Heart Association, City of North Miami Beach, State of Florida and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Osteopathic Association.

In summing up his career, Dr. Fred Lippman, Executive Vice Chancellor of Health Professions and Provost said, "Dr. Mort Terry has made it possible for future generations of young people to become health care professionals. That is his legacy. Dr. Terry was a mentor, a father and a brother to me."

Dr. Terry is survived by his wife Geraldine Terry, three living children, Matthew who is deceased, and 10 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 13 in the Steele Auditorium of the Health Professions Division on NSU' s Main campus in Davie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to NSU/HPD Foundation, 3200 S. University Dr., FL. 33328.