LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — With virtual technology that would allow architects to show clients building plans or medical students to simulate procedures, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock on Monday unveiled a new $5 million technology center that officials said would be key in drawing businesses to the state.

UALR and state economic officials announced the opening of the school’s George W. Donaghey Emerging Analytics Center, located at the school’s Engineering and Information Technology building. The project was funded by a $5 million grant from the George W. Donaghey Foundation.