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 …
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 …
Saban Center unites with AWI to enhance water literacy and education through “Science On a Sphere” TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (August 28, 2024) – The Saban Center, a first-of-its-kind campus seamlessly merging STEM and the arts, is proud to announce a partnership with the Alabama Water Institute (AWI) at The University of Alabama to enhance water literacy and education in Alabama through …
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 …
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (May 08, 2024) – The Saban Center, a first-of-its-kind campus seamlessly merging STEM and the arts, has proudly announced a major partnership with The Westervelt Company, marking a significant milestone in advancing the innovation and sustainability efforts throughout the state. The Westervelt Company joins forces with the Saban Center to foster cutting-edge initiatives in environmental education, research 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 …
Saban Center is proud to announce five major partnerships with Alabama Power Foundation, Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Mercedes-Benz, Parker Towing and The University of Alabama. These partnerships will help fulfill Saban Center’s promise of building an innovative campus for education training, arts participation and academic support for residents across the Southeast. “Saban Center’s mission of revolutionizing STEM and performing arts …
