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“Build Forward Better:” Teachers From 20 Countries Draw Inspiration at World Summit of Educators
In his World Summit of Educators presentation, Jamie Haynes (GS ’16) explained how SUA's experiential focus has informed his teaching as a middle school practitioner in Texas.With teachers and...
Celebrating 20 Years of Educating Global Citizens
On an autumn day in 1950, Josei Toda shared a vision with his 22-year-old mentee, Daisaku Ikeda, of a university based on the theory of value-creating education. Fifty-one years after that...
SUA Honors Founder Daisaku Ikeda as Campus Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Aliso Viejo
The Soka University of America Board of Trustees has bestowed two major honors on SUA founder Daisaku Ikeda: the establishment of an endowed chair in his name and naming the undergraduate program...
At Youth Summit in June, Global Citizens Will Rise in a Time of Crisis
Five years ago, Soka University of America students held the first World Summit of Educators. That involvement will expand exponentially this June. Hundreds of students will gather a week before the...
A Community Dialogue Explores SUA’s Founding Principles
Photo by Jamie Moncrief / DePaul UniversityTwo decades after SUA opened and in the midst of an uncertain and divisive time in the world, the university community gathered online to discuss founder...
World Summit of Educators in June Builds Momentum for Founder’s 1996 Vision
Wanjira Mathai will be the keynote speaker for the World Summit of Educators in June.The global shift to online teaching will enable the second World Summit of Educators this June to reach a much...
SUA Honors Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury With Inaugural Soka Global Citizen Award
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...
20th Anniversary Committee Builds Toward a Significant Milestone
As Soka University of America prepares to celebrate two decades of educating global citizens on May 3, 2021, it has announced a 20th Anniversary Steering Committee to lead initiatives to mark the...
Soka University Announces Global Citizen Award
In honor of the 20th Anniversary of its Aliso Viejo campus, Soka University is inaugurating a Global Citizen Award, presenting it to an individual who has made a major contribution to the global...
A Short Course in Sokanomics: Managing Finances to Support the University’s Mission
SUA depends on thousands of individuals and families around the world, many honored on the Founders Circle wall and various locations on campus, to maintain Soka's mission and experience. The...
In Challenging Times, Peace Gala Exceeds Fundraising Expectations
Over its 16 year history, the Peace Gala has raised millions for the Soka student scholarship fund.Hundreds of members of the Soka community came together online for this year’s Peace Gala,...
The Case for Dialogue: Living the Culture of Peace in 2020
Mitsue Yamamoto Pembroke ’06, Leonard Bogdonoff ’11, Jennifer Cook ’11, and Anna Taeko Casals Fernandez ’18Mitsue Yamamoto Pembroke ’06 once invited three government representatives who’d objected...
Soka Launches New Life Sciences Concentration
Soka University of America is officially opening its Life Sciences concentration this fall, offering a unique, research-based science program for undergraduate liberal arts students. Life Sciences...
A Message to the Community From President Edward M. Feasel
Dear Soka Community, May 3, 2021, will mark the 20th Anniversary of the Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo campus. This August, we will be launching our year-long 20th anniversary project...