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Six people stand together and look intently at a newspaper during a photo walk in Little Havana, Miami.

Through Miami Streets and Indigenous Foods: A Closer Look at Two Learning Clusters

Feb 10, 2025

What if what you learned at college went far beyond the classroom: to the vibrant immigrant neighborhoods of Miami, Los Angeles’ last remaining wetland, or Ethiopian restaurants where Indigenous

Deike Peters speaks to a student during a field trip to Ballona Discovery Park.

Environmental Studies: Bridging Disciplines, Fostering Leaders in Sustainability

Feb 07, 2025

Many people would assume that a software engineer, a wildlife conservationist, a city planner, a lawyer, and a scientific illustrator have very different undergraduate degrees. But in reality, all

Attendees of a community dialogue for MLK Week pose for a group photo.

Honoring Dr. King: A Week of Dialogue, Reflection, and Service at SUA

Feb 05, 2025

Students and staff at Soka University of America honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a week of connection, reflection, and action last month. The week kicked off with a

Daiki Katsukawa ’26 attends the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony with a delegation of high school Peace Messengers

From SUA to Oslo: Daiki Katsukawa ’26 Champions a Future Free of Nuclear Weapons

Feb 04, 2025

When Daiki Katsukawa ‘26 first stood before the U.N. Conference on Disarmament as a high school student, he never imagined his path would lead to Oslo’s City Hall, where survivors of history’s only

Dr. Michael Curtis stands at the podium beside his presentation during his Jan. 9 talk to the SUA community.

Beyond Technology: The Human Side of Solving Energy Poverty

Feb 03, 2025

Liberal arts education is essential for addressing global energy poverty, as leaders in the field increasingly recognize that technical solutions alone aren’t enough. This was the core message from Dr

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Los Angeles Wildfires: Admission Support Available

Jan 13, 2025

We know the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area have created significant challenges for many students and their families. The Office of Admission is deeply saddened by the impact on our community

Israel, Gaza, and Palestine

SUA Hosts Expert Panel to Examine Israel-Palestine Crisis and Its Global Impact

Dec 20, 2024

On Nov. 24, members of the SUA community and the broader public gathered online for a webinar examining the Israel-Palestine conflict. Hosted by Academic Affairs in collaboration with the Center for

A "Dialogue Buddies" event features reflective questions on wellness and self-care, with participants gathered around a table decorated with orange flowers.

Over Dessert and Discussion, Campus Community Finds Common Ground

Dec 17, 2024

If you stop by the Soka Bistro a few minutes after noon, you will immediately be immersed in the organized chaos of lunchtime. Chatter and laughter echo off the walls as hundreds of hungry diners meet

A student speaks as President Feasel and SUA Board Trustee Matilda Buck look on during the SUA Founding Spirit Celebration

Carrying the Torch: SUA Students Honor Daisaku Ikeda's Vision for Peace

Dec 16, 2024

In the days following university founder Daisaku Ikeda’s passing last year, SUA President Ed Feasel reminded the campus community that Soka students were Ikeda’s greatest treasure and that “he had

Sandrine Siméon, associate professor of French language and culture and director of the Language and Culture program stands in front of various countries' flags in Founders Hall.

Cultivating a Global Perspective: An Interview with Assistant Dean of Global Citizenship Sandrine Siméon

Dec 16, 2024

How can earning a B.A. in liberal arts at SUA help students become global citizens who are actively engaged with issues in social justice, sustainability, and peace? At the start of this academic year