A new building to link Husson University students with the local business community opened this week.

Harold Alfond Hall, home of the university’s College of Business, was made possible by a $4 million matching gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation, according to a university press release. Alfond was the founder of Dexter Shoe.

“Our goal was to create the best experiential learning space possible – and I can affirm we achieved our objectives,” Marie Hansen, business college dean and dean of the New England School of Communications, said in a press release.

The state-of-the-art building will feature the Ronan Center for Financial Technology with a 360-degree configuration with “touch screens, stock tickers and more,” according to the university. A tiered classroom will improve sight lines and other rooms can be used for mock trials.

Husson’s business college offers certificates, undergraduate and graduate degrees, with offerings in accounting; business management; hospitality, sport and tourism management; legal studies and technology and innovation.