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Life Sciences Students Secure Competitive Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Sep 24, 2021

When Yusaku Nitta ’23 found out that his summer internship at Soka University of Japan was cancelled due to the pandemic, he decided to learn something new. Although his interests were originally in

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Michael Weiner's New Book on Race and Ethnicity and More Faculty News

Sep 15, 2021

Soka University of America faculty advance knowledge in their fields through their research and scholarship outside the classroom. Here is a sampling of recent faculty publications and notable

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Honoring Our 2021 Scholarship Recipients

Sep 14, 2021

The recipients of Soka University of America’s top academic honors — the Ikeda Scholarship, the John D. Montgomery scholarship, Soka Merit Award, and Academic Excellence Award — met with President Ed

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Soka University of America Ranked Among Nation's Best Liberal Arts Colleges

Sep 13, 2021

Soka University of America continues to rank highly among liberal arts institutions, achieving national rankings in Best Colleges, Best Value Colleges, Most Diverse Colleges, and Most International

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A Message from President Feasel: Welcome Back to Soka

Sep 09, 2021

Dear Soka Community, Congratulations on being able to start this semester together, in person, here on SUA’s campus. After more than a year of our efforts and desire to bring students back to campus

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Soka University of America Welcomes Its Largest Class Ever

Sep 04, 2021

A year of quiet on campus ended August 10 as Soka formally welcomed its newest students to Aliso Viejo. As the 140 members of the Class of 2025—Soka’s largest class yet, representing 23 countries

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Biologist Marie Nydam Receives SUA’s First National Science Foundation Grant

Sep 01, 2021

Marie Nydam, assistant professor of biology, has received a research grant from the National Science Foundation. A marine evolutionary geneticist, Prof. Nydam is the first SUA faculty member to be

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Soka Performing Arts Center Vaccination and Mask Mandates

Aug 24, 2021

Soka Performing Arts Center and major Orange County venues have joined together in following state guidelines to require vaccinations and masks for all performances. As we prepare for reopening our

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“Build Forward Better:” Teachers From 20 Countries Draw Inspiration at World Summit of Educators

Jul 06, 2021

With teachers and students everywhere facing so many challenges, not the least the global pandemic, how can educators stay inspired? The second World Summit of Educators, sponsored by Soka University

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Undergraduate Honors: Shunji Fueki Is 2021 Founder’s Award Winner

Jun 09, 2021

The 2021 graduates of Soka University of America will be remembered for their resilience during a challenging year. Among them are the following undergraduate students recognized for academic