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Soka President Ed Feasel presents Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett with SUA’s Highest Award of Honor

County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett and Mayor Ross Chun Receive SUA’s Highest Award of Honor

Dec 15, 2022

Aliso Viejo Mayor Ross Chun and Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett received SUA’s Highest Award of Honor on Dec. 7 and Dec. 12 in the Founder’s Meeting Room, with both recipients recognized for

Dr. Shane Barter poses in front of an election sign in Kazakhstan.

Dr. Shane Barter: Reflections on His Experience as an Election Observer

Dec 14, 2022

Free and fair elections are crucial to democracy, and Shane Barter, professor of comparative politics and director of the International Studies concentration, recently returned from observing

Arcoiris Mariachi Band performs outside on SUA's Campus in honor of Latine Heritage and LGBT History Months

Around Campus: Updates from the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Nov 21, 2022

The mission of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is to support and foster individuals who embody the characteristics of a global citizen and ensure that the university community

Professor Chika Esiobu stands in front of big red letters spelling out TED as she speaks on stage during her TED Talk

Professor Chika Esiobu on the Power of Indigenous Knowledge

Nov 16, 2022

Attending the same Nigerian high school where author Chimamanda Adichie studied, which shared a campus with where Chinua Achebe lectured, fueled Prof. Chika Esiobu’s desire to affect the world through

Mitsu Kimura smiles and holds his camera up as he is hula hooping

Celebrating the Life of Mitsu Kimura, Beloved Founding Staff Member

Nov 15, 2022

Soka University of America held a memorial service for founding SUA staff member Mitsu Kimura this month to celebrate his extraordinary life and contribution to the development of Soka for more than

Exterior shot of Heritage Hall

Announcing the Opening of Soka Heritage Hall on Campus

Nov 15, 2022

Soka Heritage Hall, which chronicles SUA’s history and the heritage and founders of Soka education, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Josei Toda, and Daisaku Ikeda, opened on campus this October. “Visitors to

Soka students and faculty pose and smile

A Dialogue on the Daily Work of Building a Culture of Peace

Oct 19, 2022

As a high school student in Japan, Michika Nishikawa ’25 worked as a peace messenger to represent the voice of Japanese youth. During an opportunity to engage in dialogue with diplomats from around

Master of Ceremonies Gene Kang speaks to the Gala attendees

Peace Gala Hits a Fundraising Record in Support of SUA’s Mission

Oct 19, 2022

Even before auctioneer DawnMarie Kotsonis asked the hundreds of SUA supporters attending the 2022 Peace Gala if they believe that peace is possible in the world, several SUA alumni sent video messages

Recipients of Soka University of America’s top academic honors pose for a photo with their awards.

Recognizing Our 2022 Scholarship Recipients

Oct 17, 2022

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

Educational leaders representing six of the nine members of the Pacific Alliance of Liberal Arts College pose in front of the Athenaeum

Academic Leaders Gather at SUA to Explore Liberal Arts Education in the Pacific Rim

Sep 16, 2022

Speaking to academic leaders gathered at SUA in June, John Sexton, president emeritus of NYU, made clear the importance of their efforts to support liberal arts education. In a divisive world facing