SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace Awarded France's Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace Awarded France's Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres News provided by Savannah College of Art and Design Feb 12, 2026, 12:45 ET Share this article Share to X Share this article Share to X SAVANNAH, Ga. and ATLANTA , Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) proudly announces that university founder and president Paula Wallace has been awarded France's Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. This honor, awarded by the French Ministry of Culture—one of the highest civilian orders bestowed by the French Republic—recognizes Wallace's enduring commitment to advancing the arts and cultural life of France and the international creative community. SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace Chevalier l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres portrait at Villa Albertine New York City Feb 11 2026, photo courtesy SCAD SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace and Cultural Counselor of France Mohamed Bouabdallah portrait at Villa Albertine New York City Feb 11 2026, photo courtesy SCAD