$1 Million Gift Announced for Richard A. Henson
Medical Simulation Center
Salisbury University officially opened its new Richard A. Henson Medical Simulation Center during a festive ribbon-cutting on Thursday, December 1. The ceremony was marked by the announcement of a $1 million gift for the center from the Richard A. Henson Foundation, Inc.
“Mr. Henson was a community benefactor and champion of higher education. I think he would have been an enthusiastic supporter of this project,” said SU President Janet Dudley-Eshbach. “We are grateful to the Henson Foundation for maintaining his vision and commitment to progress and innovation, particularly in the sciences.
“The campus footprint has changed drastically this fall. Today we have another example of a new and creative facility, made possible through partnerships. The center will enhance the University’s ability to provide excellent educational experiences for students and to serve the region which Dick Henson loved.”
Known as the founder of the commuter aviation industry, Henson first made an indelible mark on the campus with a multi-million dollar endowment of the Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology in 1988. This was followed by a $1 million gift for new science equipment in 1998.




