{"id":9890,"date":"2016-06-02T12:14:27","date_gmt":"2016-06-02T12:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"<img class=\"alignright wp-image-10230\" src=\"http:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/mission-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/05\/altcdedication2016_104-2.jpg\" alt=\"Academic Learning and Teaching Center dedication\" width=\"650\" height=\"808\" \/>In the Health Science "},"modified":"2016-06-03T18:10:39","modified_gmt":"2016-06-03T18:10:39","slug":"breaking-new-ground","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/mission\/breaking-new-ground\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking new ground"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10230\" src=\"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/05\/altcdedication2016_104-2.jpg\" alt=\"Academic Learning and Teaching Center dedication\" width=\"650\" height=\"808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/05\/altcdedication2016_104-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/05\/altcdedication2016_104-2-121x150.jpg 121w, https:\/\/magazines.uthscsa.edu\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/05\/altcdedication2016_104-2-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>In the Health Science Center\u2019s newest building, classrooms enable real-time observation of procedures, complex surgeries and clinical simulations in a dynamic, discussion-based<br \/>\nlearning atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>The $51.2 million Academic Learning &amp; Teaching Center was dedicated in February. At 130,000 square feet, it features more than 33 modern classrooms and strategic learning spaces, and a state-of-the-art digital anatomy laboratory with 3-D interactive imaging capabilities. It also includes a restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs health educators, we have seen a massive explosion in knowledge,\u201d said Health Science Center President William L. 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