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Image of Irina Punga.
Aug 9, 2023 2 Min Read

Irina Punga

Class of 2010

The INTS classes I took while at SUA gave me the necessary background . . . to further my research into the efficiency of UN peacekeeping operations.

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Aug 8, 2023 1 Min Read

Emily Haghigi

Class of 2008

I had a more well-rounded understanding of how the modern culture and political climate in any given African nation are shaped by its pre- and post-colonial history.

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Wanjira Mathai addresses the audience during the 2023 Commencement Ceremony
Jun 8, 2023 16 Min Read

2023 Commencement Address by Wanjira Mathai

May 26, 2023

So now graduates, it's your turn, to take up the cause for global citizenship that has been passed on to you by your mentors, your professors, your friends, you are absolutely ready. Go forth and shin...

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Shirin Ebadi gives her 2022 Commencement Speech
Jun 8, 2022 5 Min Read

2022 Commencement Address by Dr. Shirin Ebadi

May 27, 2022

Let’s spread friendship like the wind. Let’s sow the seed of collaboration like the earth. Let’s give like the sun. Let’s fight injustice and prejudice angrily and fiercely. Let’s be kind to each othe...

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Aerial view of SUA campus
May 27, 2022 4 Min Read

Founder's Message - 18th Commencement Ceremony

Message from SUA Founder Daisaku Ikeda to the Class of 2022

Now more than ever, I ask you to manifest the true value of Soka’s global citizens, doing so in good cheer with wisdom and resilience, to brighten our world in this century from the stage of your resp...

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Apr 15, 2022 1 Min Read

Mark Okuda (He/Him)

Soka Relations Committee | Secretary of Model United Nations Club | Logistics Director and Secretary for NPO

A leader is someone who is able to continue to move forward no matter the circumstances for their classmates' happiness and well-being

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Apr 15, 2022 1 Min Read

Vibhu Walia (He/Him)

Class of 2022 | Executive Council Resident Assistant | Residential Life Student Fellow | REHR Center Student Advisor

Being a student leader means creating long-term channels for students to realize our potential.

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