Saban Center releases new renderings of future campus [PHOTOS]
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During the 13th annual Teacher Excellence Awards Luncheon in Tuscaloosa, Nick and Terry Saban unveiled the latest renderings of the new Saban Center.
The campus will be located across from the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater where the Tuscaloosa News offices were located. The goal is to give the community a first-of-its-kind learning campus, which is set to open in 2027.
Keep reading to learn about all the latest details on the project + see what else the Sabans did to honor educators at Tuesday’s luncheon.
Saban Center
Saban Center will be a launchpad for those looking to enhance their lives through innovative, interactive learning.
By offering hands-on learning experiences for students and educators, the campus hopes to foster curiosity, confidence and leadership skills for all who visit.
Saban Center’s innovative campus will house:
- State of Alabama STEM Hub
- Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre
- IGNITE, formerly the Children’s Hands-On Museum
“Saban Center is a passion project for Mrs. Terry and me. We’re building Saban Center to support these teachers and all the teachers in Alabama. Education provides opportunities, and our life’s work is about providing opportunities for kids. Saban Center will allow us to continue that mission, providing opportunities for students, teachers, families and visitors to Alabama for generations to come.”
~ Nick Saban
The new renderings, designed by Steinburg Hart architect Malcolm Holzman, highlight the various areas of the campus. Saban Center will be constructed using Alabama-sourced materials.
Saban Center will be located in the River District of Tuscaloosa on the old Tuscaloosa News building site. Demolition has already begun, and the campus is slated to open in 2027.
“We are excited to show everyone the latest renderings of Saban Center. When it opens, Saban Center will revolutionize how the children of Alabama and beyond learn about arts and sciences. We are building a first-of-its-kind, state-of-the-art campus that will partner with teachers and families to provide a hands-on learning experience that will supplement what students are already learning in the classroom.”
~ Audrey Buck, executive director of Saban Center
2024 Teachers Excellence Awards Luncheon
Nick and Terry Saban honored 70 teachers during the 13th Annual Teacher Excellence Awards Luncheon at the Tuscaloosa River Market on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Teachers heard about how Saban Center will be a place to receive training and bring their students to learn more about science, technology, engineering and math.
“The Saban family’s commitment to education is unparalleled, and Saban Center will serve as a testament to their transformative impact not only in Tuscaloosa but throughout the entire state of Alabama… We eagerly anticipate seeing these remarkable renderings brought to life, as well as the lasting benefits the Saban Center will bring to students, educators and families across our state and beyond.”
~ Walt Maddox, Tuscaloosa mayor
In addition to the design reveal, teachers were treated to lunch and also received a certificate and $500 in gift cards purchased by Nick’s Kids Foundation. These teachers were selected for their exceptional hard work and unwavering dedication to education and the children in our community.
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