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SCAD launches only full-scholarship taekwondo program in nation
By Kimberly Wright at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
The Savannah College of Art and Design announced taekwondo as its newest varsity sport. SCAD is the only university in the nation to have a full-scholarship college-level program in the martial art.SCAD athletes are scheduled to begin competition this summer.Head coach Lucas Rodrigues is leading ...
Key takeaway “SCAD is incredibly innovative academically, and it is exciting to see that taking place in the athletics space,” said SCAD Atlanta athletic director Glen Hill.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The launch of SCAD's full-scholarship taekwondo program brings a new level of athletic competition to Atlanta, and its designation as an Olympic pathway program could attract top talent from around the country. As the only university in the nation to offer such a program, SCAD is poised to become a hub for taekwondo development, which could have a positive impact on the local sports scene. The fact that head coach Lucas Rodrigues is leading both the Junior and Senior Team USA squads suggests that the program will have strong connections to the national taekwondo community, potentially leading to more opportunities for local athletes and coaches. With SCAD athletes set to begin competition this summer, Atlantans can look forward to watching high-level taekwondo matches in their own city, and the program's success could pave the way for other innovative athletic initiatives in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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