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Mitsu Kimura smiles and holds his camera up as he is hula hooping

Celebrating the Life of Mitsu Kimura, Beloved Founding Staff Member

Nov 15, 2022

Soka University of America held a memorial service for founding SUA staff member Mitsu Kimura this month to celebrate his extraordinary life and contribution to the development of Soka for more than

Master of Ceremonies Gene Kang speaks to the Gala attendees

Peace Gala Hits a Fundraising Record in Support of SUA’s Mission

Oct 19, 2022

Even before auctioneer DawnMarie Kotsonis asked the hundreds of SUA supporters attending the 2022 Peace Gala if they believe that peace is possible in the world, several SUA alumni sent video messages

Soka students and faculty pose and smile

A Dialogue on the Daily Work of Building a Culture of Peace

Oct 19, 2022

As a high school student in Japan, Michika Nishikawa ’25 worked as a peace messenger to represent the voice of Japanese youth. During an opportunity to engage in dialogue with diplomats from around

Recipients of Soka University of America’s top academic honors pose for a photo with their awards.

Recognizing Our 2022 Scholarship Recipients

Oct 17, 2022

The recipients of Soka University of America’s top academic honors—the Ikeda Scholarship, the John D. Montgomery Scholarship, the Soka Merit Award, and the Academic Excellence Award—met with President

Educational leaders representing six of the nine members of the Pacific Alliance of Liberal Arts College pose in front of the Athenaeum

Academic Leaders Gather at SUA to Explore Liberal Arts Education in the Pacific Rim

Sep 16, 2022

Speaking to academic leaders gathered at SUA in June, John Sexton, president emeritus of NYU, made clear the importance of their efforts to support liberal arts education. In a divisive world facing

Aerial view of Founders Hall and Peace Lake with clouds and the sun on the horizon

Soka University of America Ranks Among the Top Liberal Arts Colleges in the Nation

Sep 12, 2022

Soka University of America continues to rank highly among liberal arts institutions, achieving national rankings in Best Colleges, Campus Ethnic Diversity, Best Value Schools, and Most International

Arch Asawa and Susan Scroggins pose with an award

SUA’s Asawa Recognized for Wide-Ranging Contributions to Higher Education

Aug 04, 2022

Archibald Asawa, vice president for finance and administration and CFO, received the 2022 Service to the National Association of College and University Business Officers Award this July in recognition

Qiankuan Yang ’23, Yixin Wang ’23, UCI student Qian "Rebecca" Liu, and Aarohee Bhattarai ’23 pose with giant checks at the UCI New Venture Competition.

SUA Students Again Prove Their Mettle at UCI Startup Competition

Aug 04, 2022

Enjovu, a sustainable paper business model created by Qiankuan Yang ’23, Thea Mudanye ’23, and Yixin Wang ’23, finished second overall in UC Irvine’s annual New Venture Competition June 3. While this

SUA students sit in a circle and listen intently to a potential employer during a networking event

Networking Events Boost Soka Student Career Opportunities

Jul 14, 2022

Soka students enjoyed mocktails and hors d’oeuvres with prospective employers during a networking happy hour event on May 5. The next day, they met executive directors, presidents, and CEOs at a

Sophia Vitale ‘25  and Quang Pham ‘24 at the University of Michigan.

Life Sciences Students Participate in the University of Michigan’s Developing Future Biologists Program

Jul 13, 2022

Before SUA, Quang Pham ‘24 never imagined he would want to pursue research. Two years into his education at Soka, Pham, along with Sofia Vitale ‘25, was among 25 students accepted to the University of