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SUA's Class of 2025 smile and throw their caps in the air after commencement.

鈥榃e Are Radically Resilient鈥: SUA Awards Degrees to Class of 2025

Jun 10, 2025

鈥淵ou all are the hope for humanity, who desire peace,鈥 said 博鱼体育 of America President Edward Feasel, addressing the graduates at the start of their commencement ceremony on May 23. Friends

Four members of SUA's Class of 2025 smile in their cap and gown during commencement day.

SUA to the World: Student Voices on Commencement Day

Jun 09, 2025

On Commencement Day, we spoke to Class of 2025 graduates about their favorite memories, future plans, and what the Soka community means to them. These stories reveal how four years at SUA shaped not

Participants of the 2025 Peace and Reconciliation in East Asia project symposium gather for a group photo in front of a 博鱼体育 banner.

Healing Through Memory: Global Scholars Tackle East Asia's Difficult Past

May 29, 2025

In the wake of horrific acts of violence and human rights abuses, how can societies reconcile painful, conflicting memories and ensure a future of peaceful cooperation? The Soka Institute for Global

Sunlight reflects off Curie Hall on SUA's campus.

SUA Earns STARS Silver, Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainability

May 28, 2025

After pandemic disruptions put sustainability reporting on hold, 博鱼体育 of America has returned stronger 鈥 reclaiming its STARS Silver rating with regained momentum for continual improvement

Composite image of the 6 featured professors, Shane Barter, Ryan Allen, Marie Nydam, Katherine Perry, Sandrine Sim茅on, and Deike Peters

What Can You Learn in 90 Seconds?: SUA Professors Bring Big Ideas to NPR鈥檚 鈥淭he Academic Minute鈥

May 23, 2025

This May, six SUA faculty members were featured on NPR鈥檚 nationally syndicated program 鈥淭he Academic Minute,鈥 offering bite-sized insights from their latest research to listeners across the country

Lucas Colombo 鈥27 smiles at the camera as he walks among flowers on SUA's campus during the annual Heart of a Lion walk/run.

Honoring Lucas Colombo 鈥27: A Light That Shines On

May 23, 2025

A Night of Remembrance: Students Gather in Candlelight to Celebrate Lucas鈥 Life On May 1, more than 250 students gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor Lucas Colombo 鈥27, a beloved friend

Herbie Hancock wears a black suit jacket over a light purple shirt and a dark purple tie. He is wearing tinted sunglasses and smiles as he stands with his arms crossed outside on Soka's campus.

'Creativity Is Something We Do Every Day': An Interview With 2025 Global Citizen Award Recipient Herbie Hancock

May 23, 2025

鈥淐reativity, like compassion, requires us to stay open,鈥 said trailblazing jazz musician, composer, and global humanitarian Herbie Hancock during his remarks after receiving the 2025 Soka Global

Four people pose with props in front of an SUA campus backdrop during the 2025 Soka Homecoming event.

SUA鈥檚 First-Ever Homecoming: A Celebration of Community and Connection

May 21, 2025

On May 3, the Campus Green blossomed with laughter, games, and meaningful reunions during SUA鈥檚 first homecoming celebration. As children of staff and alumni jumped in a bouncy house and students

People dressed in business attire shake hands at an etiquette training event.

Career Ready from Day One: SUA's New Career Hub Transforms Student-to-Professional Pathways

Apr 14, 2025

There is a clear trend among Soka students: while some will go directly to graduate school, 70-80% will enter the workforce upon graduation. But in today鈥檚 rapidly shifting job market, even the most

8 student members of the SUA Model U.N. team pose for a group photo in front of a large green wall planter at Toronto's Model U.N. conference. One student is holding up a blue banner that says "SOKA."

鈥淥ur Voices Are Powerful鈥: Soka鈥檚 Model U.N. Team Shapes Informed and Eloquent Future Leaders

Apr 11, 2025

In a flurry of palpable joy and elation, SUA鈥檚 Model U.N. team accepted the 鈥淏est Small Delegation鈥 award on Feb. 22 at the North American Model United Nations in Toronto, one of the most competitive