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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

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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

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

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

Participants in SIGS' Nuclear Politics 2023 program are in discussion

Nuclear Politics 2023: SIGS Launches Inaugural Summer Program

Aug 03, 2023

The Soka Institute for Global Solutions held its inaugural summer program, “Nuclear Politics 2023,” in collaboration with the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey’s James Martin

Soka staff members and alumni pose in the new Mariam Chowdhury Corner for Global Citizenship area of Soka University.

Soka University of America Unveils the Mariam Chowdhury Corner for Global Citizenship

Jun 07, 2023

Soka University of America unveiled the Mariam Chowdhury Corner for Global Citizenship on May 27 at a ceremony honoring the legacy and contributions of Mrs. Chowdhury. The beloved life partner of

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M. Robert Hamersley Is Named Dean of Faculty

Jun 07, 2023

M. Robert Hamersley, professor of environmental biogeochemistry, has been named Soka University of America’s dean of faculty. His appointment, announced by Michael Weiner, executive vice president for

People wait outside food trucks during the festival

Photo and Video Highlights from the Soka Arts, Music & Food Festival

Jun 06, 2023

The Soka Arts, Music & Food Festival opened a new chapter in Soka University of America’s connection with the Southern California community. The festival, attended by 2,300 people, featured musical

Soka's Class of 2023 throws their graduation caps in the air in celebration

Soka’s 2023 Commencement: Emerging Victorious

Jun 05, 2023

SUA founder Daisaku Ikeda perfectly captured the spirit of the 19th Commencement Ceremony in his message to the Class of 2023, calling the day a “song of epic triumph.” The cool and cloudy afternoon

Wanjira Mathai smiles with President Feasel as she accepts the Soka Global Citizen Award

Wanjira Mathai Accepts Soka Global Citizen Award: ‘Go Forth and Shine’

Jun 05, 2023

“Ladies and gentlemen, the mission of Soka University of America is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life,” said Wanjira Mathai, the third recipient of