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2024 Commencement Ceremony

Soka University of America celebrated commencement on Friday, May 24, 2024. Students and their loved ones gathered together to commemorate the occasion.

"Congratulations Class of 2024" overlayed on an aerial shot of SUA's campus at night
Watch: Full 2024 Commencement Ceremony

 

Stephen Dunham

Keynote Speaker: Stephen S. Dunham

Stephen S. Dunham, a Board of Trustees Chair at Soka University of America, delivered the commencement address for the 2024 commencement ceremony.

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President's Message to Class of 2024

President Feasel speaks to the Class of 2024 during commencement.

“We are continuously inspired by your resilience and strength as demonstrated through your academic journey during a period of profound global change. Though recent years have presented unique challenges from the pandemic to social unrest, you have persevered with courage, compassion, and wisdom and have emerged victorious in achieving this important milestone in your life.”

–Edward M. Feasel, Ph.D.
President of SUA

Ceremony Photos

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Two graduates hug after commencement.
The Class of 2024 poses for their commemorative photo.
Graduates walk to the Performing Arts Center before commencement.
Stephen S. Dunham, a Board of Trustees Chair at Soka University of America, delivers the commencement address for the 2024 commencement ceremony.
An excited graduate holds up her diploma in celebration.
A student speaker addresses the crowd during commencement.
A student speaker addresses the crowd during commencement.
The Class of 2024 celebrates as confetti and streamers fall on them in the Performing Arts Center during commencement.
Excited graduates talk amongst themselves during commencement.
Graduates walk out of the Performing Arts Center after commencement.
Graduates walk out of the Performing Arts Center after commencement.
The Class of 2024 throws their graduation caps in the air to celebrate their commencement.