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Carol Krein Robinson '25 speaks to fellow students during class at SUA.

International Studies: Shaping a Humanistic Outlook on an Interconnected World

Mar 11, 2025

What does it mean to foster global citizens in an increasingly fraught, divided world? This question is at the heart of the learning that takes place in the International Studies Concentration at SUA

Two students smile as they stand with their research project during the winter block Learning Cluster Fair.

Faith in Action: Can Religion Bridge Divides and Build Peace?

Mar 10, 2025

In a world increasingly divided by fear and mistrust, can religion become a force for peace? This question guided students in Professor Tetsushi Ogata’s Learning Cluster as they explored diverse faith

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Igniting Passion for Urban Nature: An Interview with Associate Professor Deike Peters

Mar 07, 2025

Deike Peters, associate professor of environmental planning and practice, spent her sabbatical last year researching the proposed ecological restoration of the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, the

President Feasel meets with Republican Rep. Young Kim (CA-40)

President Feasel Advocates for SUA in First Washington Policy Trip

Mar 06, 2025

Soka University of America is expanding its federal advocacy efforts. President Ed Feasel recently visited Washington, D.C., meeting with congressional offices and national media to represent the

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

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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