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SUA Deepens Commitment to Sustainability at 25th Anniversary of the Earth Charter

Sep 10, 2025

Twenty-five years ago, world leaders, scholars, and activists gathered in The Hague to adopt the Earth Charter, a landmark declaration weaving together human rights, ecological responsibility, and a

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From the Himalayas to Aliso Viejo: Class of 2029 Students Share Stories of Growth and Discovery

Sep 09, 2025

As part of SUA orientation, three members of the Class of 2029 —Aakash Baral, Bijou Bolton, and Lana Ikeda — took the stage, continuing a tradition of representative students sharing their journeys

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Education With Purpose: Orientation Helps First-Years Set the Course for Meaningful Academic Journeys

Sep 09, 2025

“At Soka, we believe that education does not begin when you choose an area of study or take an exam,” said Associate Dean of Faculty Ian Read, addressing the Class of 2029 during the academic opening

A male and female student in lab coats and safety goggles work together with a micropipette in a science lab.

From Research to Real-World Impact: The Life Sciences Concentration

Sep 05, 2025

“Science isn’t just about learning facts,” said Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Robert Levenson, who teaches in the Life Sciences Concentration at SUA. “It’s about creating new ones. Science is an

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Groundbreaking Conference Prepares PreK-12 Educators for Cultivating Global Citizens

Aug 18, 2025

The 2025 Global Citizenship Education Conference brought together PreK-12 educators from around the world to explore how SUA founder Daisaku Ikeda’s humanistic approach can transform their classrooms

Participants of "Educating for Peace: A Teachers’ Conference for Nuclear Disarmament Education" gather for a group photo holding up a banner stating "Educating for Peace Conference"

Teachers Reimagine Nuclear Disarmament Education to Inspire Student Activism

Jul 14, 2025

Educators from across the country gathered in Boston this spring to tackle a complex challenge: how to teach students about nuclear weapons in ways that inspire civic engagement rather than despair

Four students sit alongside eachother at a wooden desk and listen intently to a speaker during the Nuclear Politics 2025 summer program.

Young Leaders Connect With Nonproliferation Experts at Nuclear Politics 2025

Jul 03, 2025

“Whether we have a nuclear war or not is completely up to us,” Dr. Ira Helfand told his audience at SUA on June 12. “It’s really important that we inform ourselves and mobilize the body politic to

SUA's Class of 2025 smile and throw their caps in the air after commencement.

‘We Are Radically Resilient’: SUA Awards Degrees to Class of 2025

Jun 10, 2025

“You all are the hope for humanity, who desire peace,” said Soka University of America President Edward Feasel, addressing the graduates at the start of their commencement ceremony on May 23. Friends

Four members of SUA's Class of 2025 smile in their cap and gown during commencement day.

SUA to the World: Student Voices on Commencement Day

Jun 09, 2025

On Commencement Day, we spoke to Class of 2025 graduates about their favorite memories, future plans, and what the Soka community means to them. These stories reveal how four years at SUA shaped not

Participants of the 2025 Peace and Reconciliation in East Asia project symposium gather for a group photo in front of a Soka University banner.

Healing Through Memory: Global Scholars Tackle East Asia's Difficult Past

May 29, 2025

In the wake of horrific acts of violence and human rights abuses, how can societies reconcile painful, conflicting memories and ensure a future of peaceful cooperation? The Soka Institute for Global