2023 SUA Graduates throw their caps in celebration

2023 Commencement Ceremony

Soka University of America celebrated commencement on Friday, May 26, 2023. Students and their loved ones gathered together to commemorate the occasion. 

"Congratulations Class of 2023!" is written in white text overlayed on a drone aerial photo of Soka's campus at night with the Soka crest in the top right corner.
Watch: Full 2023 Commencement ceremony
Wanjira Mathai and President Feasel pose together with the Global Citizen Award

Keynote Speaker: Wanjira Mathai

Wanjira Mathai, frequently named one of Africa’s most influential women, delivered the commencement address for SUA’s 2023 Commencement Ceremony.

Read the transcript of her speech Learn more about Wanjira

Founder's Message to Class of 2023

Aerial Drone image of Soka University of America's campus during sunset with a pink and purple sky

Immeasurable potential lies dormant within the great earth of every individual’s sublime life.

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Message from SUA Founder Daisaku Ikeda to the Class of 2023

Ceremony Photos

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Four Graduate Students pose together for a photo
The 2023 graduates pose together for a commemorative photo
Graduates pose in their caps and gowns on commencement day
A wideshot of commencement inside the Performing Arts Center
The band, band director, and chorus are seen with international flags in the background
A graduate shakes hands with President Feasel as they accept their diploma
A graduate wearing a "Student Athlete" sash smiles at the crowd during commencement
A support golden retriever wearing a graduation cap is laying in front of President Feasel who is attempting to congratulate the dog.
A proud graduate holds up her diploma and smiles.
A happy graduate smiles to loved ones in the distance
Kentaro Shintaku, recipient of the 2023 Founders Award, bows to President Feasel while accepting the award.
2023 Commencement Speaker, Wanjira Mathai, addresses the crowd during commencement.
The Class of 2023 throw their graduation caps in the air in celebration!
Graduates walk out of commencement after the ceremony.
Graduates walk out of commencement after the ceremony.

2024 commencement will be held on Friday, May 24.

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