Watercolor art of Daisaku Ikeda in front of Peace Lake and Founders Hall with a group of students at his side

President's Message: Founder Daisaku Ikeda’s Passing

Nov 20, 2023

Dear Soka Community, It is with deep sadness that I share with you our university founder Daisaku Ikeda passed away from natural causes at his residence in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on the evening of Nov. 15

Two students wearing teal scrubs review imaging during their neurosurgery preceptorship in Summer 2023.

Hands-on Medical Experiences Prepare Soka Students for the Future

Oct 30, 2023

For several weeks last summer, Zachary Holt ’25 and Yinka Aduloju ’24 woke up as early as 4 a.m. to start their days shadowing neurosurgery cases and conducting neurosurgery research at medical

A student wearing a yellow t-shirt uses a laptop to browse Soka's Career Readiness Hub webpage.

New Career Readiness Hub: Paving the Way for Student Success

Oct 25, 2023

As a one-stop spot that gathers the professional and career resources provided across SUA areas and departments, the online Soka Career Readiness Hub aims to open pathways to success for Soka students

Giselle Velasquez ’15, wearing a pink suit jacket and speaking into a black glittery microphone addresses the gala attendees

Peace Gala Sets New Fundraising Record to Advance SUA’s Mission

Oct 24, 2023

Less than a week after war erupted in the Middle East and in the midst of ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Soka University of America community gathered to support the university’s

A large group of students sit together in the Global Language and Culture Center

Global Language and Culture Center: SUA’s New Hub for Immersive Learning

Oct 24, 2023

Though the Global Language and Culture Center has been open only a few weeks, it’s already Lea Hyzova’s favorite place on campus to study French. “It is very comfy, and definitely enriches my studies

Headshot of Arch Asawa

SUA’s Asawa Appointed to Key Positions with Accrediting Agency

Sep 27, 2023

On July 1, Archibald Asawa, executive vice president for finance and administration and CFO, recently began his term as treasurer and officer of the WASC Senior College and University Commission. He

Members of the Class of 2013 pose at a table during their 10th reunion.

A Successful and Spirited Reunion for the Class of 2013

Sep 26, 2023

When he joined a group of alumni planning the 10th reunion of the class of 2013, Eddie Ng wondered if the bonds that his classmates had created on campus remained and how many would even attend the

TikTok logo is pictured above Peace Lake and Founders Hall at dusk

Get Ready to Swipe: SUA Jumps Onto TikTok!

Sep 26, 2023

In the ever-changing social media landscape, TikTok is especially popular among high school and college students thanks to its short, entertaining videos that encourage engagement. This makes TikTok

Eight members of a research team wearing summer attire smile at the camera in front of palm trees, a docked boat, and light blue water in Belize.

Faculty Spotlight: Marie Nydam and Biodiversity Research in Belize

Sep 21, 2023

Marie was part of an interdisciplinary team funded by a National Science Foundation grant: two professors and a graduate student from University of North Carolina Wilmington in North Carolina, and one

Earth globe with graduation hat sitting on books

International Transcripts Can Be Sent Directly to Soka University of America

Aug 17, 2023

Applying for a college education can be difficult, with many prospective students needing help to find financial resources. As a global-minded institution and with 50% of our campus community