AUGUSTA -- The University of Maine at Augusta today will cut the ribbon and celebrate the renaming of its student center.

The Richard J. Randall Student Center is renamed for former President Richard Randall, who died in early June after serving the college more than 40 years as dean, provost and then president.

The dedication is apt to be very emotional, as Randall's friends, colleagues and family members will share memories and remembrances.

Artist rendering of the Richard J. Randall Center provided by the University of Maine at Augusta.

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