Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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⚽ Atlanta is buzzing with anticipation and these SCAD soccer stars are in their flow state.

From clutch to creative goals, SCAD students, alumni, and faculty are helping Atlanta score big with game-changing murals, goal-worthy installations, and a winning wayfinding campaign designed to welcome fans from around the world.

Consider this a home-pitch advantage in art, design, innovation, and soccer. Featuring SCAD men's and women's soccer standouts Haidyn Jenkins (B.F.A. fashion), Carlos Sue (B.F.A. architecture), and Charlotte Apodaca (B.F.A. interior design) as well as murals and installations by:

Michael Porten (M.F.A., painting, 2012; B.F.A., illustration, 2004)

Alejandro Giraldo (M.F.A. painting)

Taylor White (B.F.A., illustration, 2007)

Kevin Bongang (M.F.A., illustration, 2013; B.F.A., illustration, 2009)

https://visitatlanta.scad.edu/