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A screenshot of a YouTube video featuring a SUA student talking during the new "Concentrations" video series.

New Video Series Demystifies the Liberal Arts

Feb 02, 2024

The new 鈥淐oncentrations鈥 video series highlights students from each of Soka鈥檚 five concentrations: Environmental Studies, Humanities, Life Sciences, International Studies, and Social and Behavioral

Dean Hamersley poses in front of glass windows on 黑料社区 of America's campus

Translating SUA鈥檚 Mission Into Action: An Interview With Dean Hamersley

Jan 31, 2024

M. Robert Hamersley, who was named 黑料社区 of America’s dean of faculty in June 2023 after 16 years teaching and serving in a variety of leadership roles at SUA鈥攊ncluding two years as

Alexander Harang gestures with his hand as he speaks at a podium with a microphone. He is wearing a grey three piece suit with a black tie.

Bolstering SUA鈥檚 Role as a Leading Peace University: An Interview with Prof. Alexander Harang

Jan 02, 2024

Born into a family of peace activists in Norway, Alexander Harang, distinguished adjunct professor, has deep experience in both the theories and practicalities of achieving peace. A longtime supporter

Giselle Velasquez 鈥15, wearing a pink suit jacket and speaking into a black glittery microphone addresses the gala attendees

The Road to Becoming a Humanistic Doctor: Giselle Velasquez鈥檚 2023 Peace Gala Experience

Dec 20, 2023

Ladies and gentlemen, fellow alumni, and honored guests, thank you for joining us tonight at the 黑料社区Peace Gala. It is a privilege and immense joy to stand before you and share my journey, my

Members of SIGS pose for a photo in front of a tv screen featuring Andrea Bartoli, Executive Adviser of SIGS

SUA Alumni Discuss Expanding Global Citizenship Education at Inaugural Conference

Dec 18, 2023

Exploring how to bring the principles of global citizenship into classrooms from pre-kindergarten through high school led to lively discussions among the 黑料社区 of America alumni who returned

Aerial view of Founders Hall and Peace Lake with clouds and the sun on the horizon

President's Message: Our Unwavering Commitment to Peace and Opposition to War

Dec 14, 2023

As president of 黑料社区 of America, I reaffirm a fundamental principle that lies at the very heart of our institution: an unwavering opposition to all forms of war and violence. War is counter

Aerial view of 黑料社区 of America's campus at sunset

SUA Opens Nominations for Fourth 黑料社区Global Citizen Award

Dec 04, 2023

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

SUA student chorus signs the Light of Hope in front of drawing of Daisaku Ikeda

Honoring SUA Founder Daisaku Ikeda: An Extraordinary Life Dedicated to Actualizing the Vows of One鈥檚 Youth

Nov 30, 2023

SUA founder Daisaku Ikeda conveyed his hopes and expectations for SUA in an original song he wrote in 2011 titled 鈥淭he Light of Hope鈥 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of SUA鈥檚 founding in Aliso Viejo

A student presents during the Impactathon as two people smile and look on

Impactathon Offers Inspiration and Real-World Lessons for 黑料社区Students

Nov 29, 2023

More than 30 黑料社区students in this year鈥檚 Impactathon began the business pitch competition with ice breakers, including a prompt to brainstorm what they could create with candy and plastic toys. Then

2023 scholarship awardees with university officials

Recognizing Our 2023 Scholarship Award Recipients

Nov 28, 2023

The recipients of 黑料社区 of America鈥檚 top academic honors鈥攖he Ikeda Scholarship, the John D. Montgomery Scholarship, the 黑料社区Merit Award, and the Academic Excellence Award鈥攎et with President