The University of Maine at Augusta formally opened a new center Tuesday focused on training additional workers in nursing and cybersecurity.

Located near the UMA campus in a former retail shopping space, the new Capital Center complex features several nursing simulation labs that will allow UMA to increase enrollment in its nursing program by nearly 50%. A high-tech cybersecurity lab, meanwhile, will train students as well as business and municipal leaders to respond to the growing threat posed by cyber attacks.

"This center is more than just a building," UMA President Jenifer Cushman said during a grand opening ceremony attended by several hundred people. "It is a symbol of UMA's commitment to innovation, hands-on learning and student success."

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