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When displaced Syrians in Lebanon struggle to bury their loved ones with dignity, they reveal something profound about how communities endure amid displacement. That question sits at the heart of a

Twenty-five years ago, world leaders, scholars, and activists gathered in The Hague to adopt the Earth Charter, a landmark declaration weaving together human rights, ecological responsibility, and a

“At Soka, we believe that education does not begin when you choose an area of study or take an exam,” said Associate Dean of Faculty Ian Read, addressing the Class of 2029 during the academic opening

As part of SUA orientation, three members of the Class of 2029 —Aakash Baral, Bijou Bolton, and Lana Ikeda — took the stage, continuing a tradition of representative students sharing their journeys

“Science isn’t just about learning facts,” said Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Robert Levenson, who teaches in the Life Sciences Concentration at SUA. “It’s about creating new ones. Science is an

The 2025 Global Citizenship Education Conference brought together PreK-12 educators from around the world to explore how SUA founder Daisaku Ikeda’s humanistic approach can transform their classrooms

Educators from across the country gathered in Boston this spring to tackle a complex challenge: how to teach students about nuclear weapons in ways that inspire civic engagement rather than despair

“Whether we have a nuclear war or not is completely up to us,” Dr. Ira Helfand told his audience at SUA on June 12. “It’s really important that we inform ourselves and mobilize the body politic to

“You all are the hope for humanity, who desire peace,” said Soka University of America President Edward Feasel, addressing the graduates at the start of their commencement ceremony on May 23. Friends