News Tagged as Soka Global Citizen Award

Dr. Mirian Vilela poses with President Ed Feasel as she accepts the 2024 Soka Global Citizen Award

Empowering Future Eco-Leaders: SUA Honors Dr. Mirian Vilela, Announces Partnership with Earth Charter International

Sep 26, 2024

“What if we change the narrative of collapse into one of possibilities and hope?” asked Dr. Mirian Vilela during her remarks upon accepting the 2024 Soka Global Citizen Award. “What if we are the

Headshot of Mirian Vilela

Championing Sustainable Futures: Dr. Mirian Vilela Wins 2024 Soka Global Citizen Award

Aug 14, 2024

Soka University of America has named Dr. Mirian Vilela recipient of the 2024 Soka Global Citizen Award for her work championing sustainable development and education for global citizenship. Vilela

Aerial view of Soka University of America's campus at sunset

SUA Opens Nominations for Fourth Soka Global Citizen Award

Dec 04, 2023

Soka University of America is opening nominations for its fourth Soka Global Citizen Award. The award is presented to an individual who has made a major contribution to the global community and

Wanjira Mathai smiles with President Feasel as she accepts the Soka Global Citizen Award

Wanjira Mathai Accepts Soka Global Citizen Award: ‘Go Forth and Shine’

Jun 05, 2023

“Ladies and gentlemen, the mission of Soka University of America is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life,” said Wanjira Mathai, the third recipient of

Wanjira Mathai smiles. She has short hair and long, dangly red earrings.

African Luminary Wanjira Mathai Is 2023 Soka Global Citizen Award Winner and Commencement Speaker

Mar 16, 2023

Soka University of America has named Wanjira Mathai recipient of the 2023 Soka Global Citizen Award for her decades of advocating for social and environmental change on both local and international

Ambassador Andrew Young accepts Soka Global Citizen Award from President Ed Feasel

Ambassador Andrew Young Accepts Soka Global Citizen Award: ‘Don’t Ever Give Up on Peace’

May 12, 2022

“Ninety years doesn’t seem very long to me,” said former US Ambassador Andrew Young, who recently turned 90, upon receiving the second Soka Global Citizen Award on May 4. Ambassador Young traveled

Ambassador Chowdhury speaks at dialogue

SUA Honors Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury With Inaugural Soka Global Citizen Award

Mar 16, 2021

In honor of the 20th anniversary of its Aliso Viejo campus, Soka University of America is proud to announce Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury as the recipient of the inaugural Soka Global Citizen Award