IGNITE, the Saban Center’s interactive STEM with Arts–based learning platform, announces the appointment of Martin S. Fisher as its new Executive Director, effective February 2, 2026.Fisher joins IGNITE with decades of experience in the science center and museum field, including leadership of Science Central in Fort Wayne, Indiana. His background includes major capital campaigns, new gallery launches, exhibit revitalization, and the establishment …
After nearly four decades of sparking curiosity and creativity in children across West Alabama, the Children’s Hands-On Museum (CHOM) will officially close its doors on August 1, 2026. In its place, a bold new chapter begins as CHOM transitions to IGNITE at the Saban Center—a future-forward space dedicated to discovery, innovation, and lifelong learning. This announcement launches a year-long celebration of CHOM’s …
The Saban Center officially broke ground on Wednesday, August 6, at 10:45 a.m. The groundbreaking was followed by a celebration hosted by the Saban Center and the City of Tuscaloosa at the Tuscaloosa River Market at 11 a.m. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, Ms. Terry Saban, Saban Center Director Audrey Buck and Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Chair Stephanie A. Bryan spoke during the ceremony. “As …
The Saban Center, a cutting-edge educational campus that integrates STEM and the arts, is proud to announce a significant partnership with the Poarch Creek Indians (PCI) to enhance and promote STEM and arts education across Alabama. This strategic collaboration with PCI includes one of the Saban Center’s largest donations to date and reflects a shared commitment to honoring the past …
Today, Nick and Terry Saban honored 70 teachers at the 13th Annual Teacher Excellence Awards Luncheon at the Tuscaloosa River Market. During the luncheon, the Sabans unveiled the latest renderings of Saban Center, a first-of-its-kind learning campus to be constructed in Tuscaloosa’s River District. View rendering video here. “We are honored to recognize these amazing teachers at the 13th Annual Teacher …
Stillman College unites with the Saban Center to enhance STEM and the arts education in Alabama TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (October 23, 2024) – The Saban Center, a cutting-edge educational campus that integrates STEM and the arts, is excited to announce a significant partnership with Stillman College to enhance and promote STEM and arts education throughout Alabama. Stillman College joins Shelton State …
Shelton State Community College unites with the Saban Center to revolutionize STEM and the arts education in Alabama TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (June 18, 2024) – The Saban Center, a state-of-the-art education campus seamlessly blending STEM and the arts, has proudly announced a vital partnership with Shelton State Community College (SSCC) to enhance and promote STEM and arts education across Alabama. This …
NOAA’s National Water Center joins forces with the Saban Center to enhance water literacy and STEM education TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (May 23, 2024) – The Saban Center, a first-of-its-kind campus seamlessly merging STEM and the arts, has proudly announced a major partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), particularly through its National Water Center, to enhance water literacy and …
A collaboration of architectural and cultural planning firms at the local, national and international levels unites to envision the state-of-the-art Saban Center TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (April 2, 2024) – The Saban Center, a transformative hub for education, science, arts, recreation and discovery, is thrilled to announce collaborative efforts with five prominent architectural and cultural planning firms on the forefront of innovation …
Nick Saban leaves the University of Alabama after a historic coaching career TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Jan. 11, 2024) – Saban Center congratulates Coach Nick Saban, a titan of college football and one of the most influential individuals in the state of Alabama, as he retires after 17 seasons as the University of Alabama’s head football coach. During his tenure, Coach Saban …
