On Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey will join Alabama football legend Nick Saban and his wife, Terry, in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Saban Center, a self-described “cutting-edge educational campus that integrates STEM and the arts.”
The center, located across the street from the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, has been touted as a legacy project for former Alabama Crimson Tide football coach since his departure from coaching.
Recently, the center announced a partnership with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PCI), saying the collaboration includes one of the Saban Center’s “largest donations to date.”
The center is slated to open in 2027. It states on its website that it plans to offer “hands-on learning experiences for students and educators, the campus will foster curiosity, confidence and leadership skills for all who visit. Saban Center’s innovative campus will house the State of Alabama STEM Hub, the Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre and IGNITE, formerly the Children’s Hands-On Museum. At the Saban Center, arts, education, discovery and innovation come together to prepare the workforce of the future.”
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox also celebrated the partnership between the PCI and the Saban Center.
“This new partnership with the Poarch Creek Indians will help us succeed in delivering a world-class experience to the next generation,” he said. "Together, we’re laying the foundation for a stronger, brighter future for our children.”
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