Supporting Soka

Founders Circle with Peace Fountain and Founders Hall in the background

Nov 9, 2020 6 Min Read

A Short Course in Sokanomics: Managing Finances to Support the University's Mission

The pandemic has sent a shock through higher education. Campuses are quiet, enrollments are down, and most schools expect to see less support from donors this year. The American Council of Education e...

Nov 9, 2020 4 Min Read

In Challenging Times, Peace Gala Exceeds Fundraising Expectations

Hundreds of members of the Soka community came together online for this year’s Peace Gala, surpassing the event’s fundraising goal while celebrating the university’s mission. The 16th annual event,...

Apr 13, 2021 1 Min Read

Jeanne McKinney: Toward a Borderless Age of Global Unity

Donor Spotlight

My support of SUA is the greatest gift I can offer my grandchildren—and other people’s grandchildren.

Apr 13, 2021 2 Min Read

Keiko Katayama

Donor Spotlight

Her friends continue to uphold her wish and donate to SUA. Most of them come from humble backgrounds, but they save their money and donate to SUA to support Mr. Ikeda’s vision of world peace.

Aug 31, 2020 2 Min Read

Peter Burns

Donor Spotlight

It gives me great satisfaction to think that my money may have helped some of the brightest and kindest students attend such a great place.

Ira & Bethany Moretski smiling for photo with group

Aug 31, 2020 2 Min Read

Ira and Bethany Moretski

Donor Spotlight

Supporting Soka makes us feel hopeful for the future of our planet and the happiness of all people, regardless of race, religion, or country of origin.

Aug 31, 2020 2 Min Read

Yoshiko Okabe

Donor Spotlight

Mrs. Okabe determined to become a benefactor for Soka, as she did not have any surviving family or children of her own. She strongly wished to support SUA students as if they were her own children.