Alumni

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Aug 8, 2023 1 Min Read

Emily Haghigi

Class of 2008

I had a more well-rounded understanding of how the modern culture and political climate in any given African nation are shaped by its pre- and post-colonial history.

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Apr 15, 2022 1 Min Read

Vibhu Walia (He/Him)

Class of 2022 | Executive Council Resident Assistant | Residential Life Student Fellow | REHR Center Student Advisor

Being a student leader means creating long-term channels for students to realize our potential.

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Sep 24, 2020 2 Min Read

Tyson Laa Deng ’17

Alumni Spotlight

I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support of so many people, including my family and community here and back home, my Pixar and PayPal mentors, and my Soka family. I am forever in your debt.

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Roxana Ortiz
Sep 14, 2020 3 Min Read

Roxana Ortiz '23

Student Spotlight

With the amount of craziness going on in the world right now, it’s my responsibility as a community member to go out there and put good in the world.

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Aug 31, 2020 3 Min Read

Zane Romano '09

Alumni Spotlight

My goal for the future is to continue forging relationships with my Soka alumni family and to accomplish my dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur while encouraging people that face daunting prof...

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Aug 31, 2020 2 Min Read

Maria Sanchez ’05 GS ’06

Alumni Spotlight

What students will remember is the connection they felt (or didn’t) throughout their school days. For some of them, it can become a turning point for their entire life.

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Aug 31, 2020 3 Min Read

Erika Noel '10

Alumni Spotlight

I believe we are living through such an age of crisis in which we have the opportunity to become pioneers of a better age.

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Mehak Advani
Aug 26, 2020 3 Min Read

Mehak Advani '20

Alumni Spotlight

Besides the delightful bonds of friendship I have forged at Soka, the university motivated me to cultivate higher levels of confidence in both personal and professional spheres.

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Victoria Kraus holding an "I gave blood today" sticker
Jun 11, 2020 2 Min Read

Victoria Kraus '05

Alumni Spotlight

I'm learning—through trial and error—that as an alumni of SUA, a citizen in my community, and a member of the human race, I have to take responsibility wherever I go, wherever I am, whether it's becau...

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Jahmile Torrejon-Norman
Jun 10, 2020 2 Min Read

Jahmile Torrejon-Norman '10

Alumni Spotlight

Thanks to SUA’s humanistic understanding that everyone has something unique to offer, I was able to hone my strengths, which was the boost of confidence I needed in order to excel —so that in turn I c...

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