SUA’s First-Ever Homecoming: A Celebration of Community and Connection

May 21, 2025
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Four people pose with props in front of an SUA campus backdrop during the 2025 Soka Homecoming event.

On May 3, the Campus Green blossomed with laughter, games, and meaningful reunions during SUA’s first homecoming celebration. As children of staff and alumni jumped in a bouncy house and students competed in spirited rounds of soccer tennis and arcade basketball, alumni reunited with their former classmates and professors over tacos and burgers from local food trucks. There was something for everyone: giant Tetris blocks, shaved ice, hip-hop dance performances, and even a birthday cake honoring SUA’s founding.

Katherine King, executive vice president of university community, described Homecoming as “a joyful day of connection, community, and celebration.” The spirit of the day was evident in every smile and heartfelt conversation under the trees circling the green as we celebrated the heart of what makes SUA so special: its people.

We invite you to enjoy a photo gallery and relive the excitement of what is sure to become a beloved tradition at Soka.

Four people shoot basketball during the 2025 Homecoming event
A student helps a child with Connect 4 during the 2025 Homecoming event
People get shave ice from a food truck during the 2025 Homecoming event
A girl sitting cross-legged flips her hair as she dances during the 2025 Homecoming Event
A group of people sitting and eating pose for a photo during the 2025 Homecoming event
SUA President Ed Feasel addresses the crowd at the 2025 Homecoming event while standing in front of large block letters spelling "SOKA"
A student dance group performs during Homecoming 2025
A caterer cuts a piece of cake for an attendee of the 2025 Homecoming event
A student musical group performs during the 2025 Homecoming event in front of the lily ponds, large "SOKA" block letters, and the "Wisdom, Courage, Compassion" overlook.
Two students pose with props in the photobooth during the 2025 Homecoming event
Three people talk while on campus during the SUA 2025 Homecoming event
People pose with props at a photobooth during 2025 Homecoming