SCAD president SCAD president Defining accomplishments Biography Awards and bibliography Remarks and essays In the community In the media SCAD President Paula Wallace Paula Wallace is the president and founder of SCAD, an accredited, nonprofit, degree-granting university established in 1978. Prior to being named president, she served as SCAD provost, vice president, and academic dean. Read the president's letter "I've visited so many universities over the years and I have never seen a program that I think is so dedicated to putting their students first and giving them the best opportunity to succeed …" Dave Walvoord | Digital FX supervisor at DreamWorks Animation Defining accomplishments Paula Wallace leads the university and the creative community as an expert on design, higher education, and entrepreneurship. Learn more In the community SCAD is privileged to uplift the community through art, culture, education, and historic preservation. Learn more In the media Creative conversations begin with SCAD, where learners and leaders meet. Learn more Follow President Wallace Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Spotify podcasts Medium Awards and bibliography President Wallace is widely published and consulted as an expert on creativity. Her monumental achievements across architecture, design, education, and sustainability have been recognized by industry leaders. Learn more The Ruskin Society Established by SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace in 2017, The Ruskin Society is an esteemed group of ambassadors who champion the university's mission and promote SCAD as the preeminent source of knowledge in art and design education. Learn more Paula Wallace in the news WWD / MARCH 9 A Pattern for All Seasons ART & EDUCATION / FEB. 23 SCAD deFINE ART 2021 HYPERALLERGIC / FEB. 22 SCAD deFINE ART's Virtual Events Complement Exhibitions in Atlanta and Savannah FORBES / JAN. 12 Why Graduates Of The Savannah College Of Art And Design Will Thrive Amid The Creative Industry's Decline CARTOON BREW / OCT. 23, 2020 SCAD AnimationFest Opens A Window Onto The (New) Golden Age Of Animation WWD / MAY 4, 2020 Reject the Reset, Embrace the Moment THRIVE GLOBAL / JULY 2, 2020 Three Tips for Fostering Community During a Pandemic INTERIOR DESIGN / DEC. 6, 2019 Paula Wallace: 2019 Interior Design Hall of Fame Special Leadership Award Inductee TRADITIONAL HOME / DEC. 2, 2019 The Art of Giving Art WHITEWALL MAGAZINE / DEC. 2, 2019 A Visionary Founder WWD / JUNE 27, 2019 Hermès U.S. CEO and SCAD President Discuss the Future of Luxury WTOC.COM / APRIL 27, 2019 SCAD Founder presented with key to City of Savannah THE WASHINGTON POST / MARCH 28, 2019 Q&A: Paula Wallace on incorporating art in your home SAVANNAH MAGAZINE / FEB. 25, 2019 SCAD@40: A Founder Looks Back WWD / FEB. 22, 2019 Think Tank: The Generosity of Karl Lagerfeld THRIVE GLOBAL / FEB. 12, 2019 How (My) Ideas Are Born SURFACE MAGAZINE / JAN. 29, 2019 Paula Wallace of Savannah College of Art and Design ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST / DEC. 20, 2018 40 Years On, SCAD Ushers in a New Era for Savannah AJC.COM / DEC. 12, 2018 SCAD turns 40: A flashback in photos WTOC.COM / DEC. 11, 2018 SCAD donates toys to Union Mission SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS / NOV. 17, 2018 40 years and counting, Savannah College of Art and Design continues to build up creative community View more Paula Wallace news stories contact@scad.edu 800.869.7223 Additional contacts Request information MyAdmission login MySCAD login Search scad.edu LEARN Programs of study Admission information Tuition and fees 2020-21 catalog Download the SCAD app Apply EXPLORE All locations SCAD Atlanta SCAD Lacoste SCAD Savannah eLearning Visit SCAD EXPERIENCE Calendar Facilities SCAD Museum of Art SCAD FASH shopSCAD SCADFILM SCAD bookstore SCAD Art Sales Take a virtual tour CONNECT SCADworks blog SCADTV Student portfolios Give © 2021 (SCAD) Savannah College of Art and Design Careers Privacy policy Terms of use Accessibility Sitemap