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Soka University of America Founder Daisaku Ikeda sent the following commencement message to the Class of 2021 (undergraduate and graduate programs). Visit www.soka.edu/virtual-commencement to view the ceremony, which was held virtually on May 28, 2021. To Soka University of America’s undergraduate Class of 2021 as well as to the graduate Class of 2021 of the

Soka University of America celebrates 20 years in Aliso Viejo, Calif.

Soka University of America was recently awarded a $1 million John Stauffer matching endowment, which will fund student summer research programs in chemistry and biochemistry. This comes on the heels of SUA’s new life sciences concentration and its state-of-the-art Marie and Pierre Curie Hall (pictured above).

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SUA celebrates its 20th anniversary on May 3! Ikeda Sensei established its undergraduate program in 2001 in Aliso Viejo, California, based on the Buddhist principles of peace, human rights and the dignity of life. Stay tuned for special coverage of the anniversary in an upcoming World Tribune issue.

U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges 2021” ranks Soka University of America in a tie for 28th among national liberal arts colleges and fourth among liberal arts colleges in California. SUA also came in at No. 1 for study abroad and No. 4 for faculty resources. Daisaku Ikeda founded SUA’s undergraduate program in Aliso

Soka University of America Founder Daisaku Ikeda sent a welcome message to the undergraduate Class of 2024 and graduate Class of 2022 of the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Societal Change Program. Classes will be held remotely throughout the fall semester. I would like to express my heartfelt felicitations to the proud and poised

Aliso Viejo, Calif.—Soka University of America’s state-of-the-art Marie and Pierre Curie Hall will debut this fall to support the new life sciences concentration for undergraduate students interested in biology, biomedical research, biotechnology, public health and medicine (pre-med). This kicks off a series of long-awaited developments toward the university’s 20th-anniversary celebrations next year. The newly appointed

Aliso Viejo, Calif., July 17— The Soka University of America Board of Trustees appointed Edward M. Feasel as the university’s second president. He succeeds Daniel Y. Habuki, who completed his 27th year as the institution’s inaugural president before retiring this summer. “It was my distinct pleasure to serve in Danny Habuki’s administration for over 20 years,

The following is the commencement message to Soka University of America’s undergraduate and graduate Class of 2020 written by Founder Daisaku Ikeda. This message is also available at soka.edu. To the Soka University of America Undergraduate Class of 2020 and the Graduate Class of 2020, both of whom represent the light of hope for humanity, I offer

The following is a message from Ikeda Sensei to the students of Soka University and Soka Women’s College at the start of the academic year. Sensei is the founder of both institutions. To the 50th entering class of Soka University, the 36th entering class of Soka Women’s College, students entering the Graduate Schools and the

Soka University of America (SUA) is ranked No. 27 in National Liberal Arts Colleges by the 2020 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings. The university also places No. 7 in Best Value Schools and No. 9 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (enrolling and graduating large proportions of economically disadvantaged students awarded with

The following is an excerpt from Soka University of America Founder Daisaku Ikeda’s message to SUA’s Class of 2019, which was read at its commencement ceremony on May 24. The full message can be found on www.soka.edu. This day marks the time in which you—members of the Class of 2019—take wing as youthful leaders of

Soka University of America’s Class of 2019 graduates; keynote speaker is Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 24—In a poignant tribute to the graduating Class of 2019, Soka University of America President Daniel Y. Habuki recalled the unforgettable words of SUA Founder Daisaku Ikeda nearly 50 years ago at his

Soka University welcomes mental health experts to discuss “Suicide: A Conversation. Real Insight. Real Hope. Real Help.” The “Critical Conversations @Soka” series is a program at Soka University of America that focuses on igniting conversations, connecting the community and offering actionable information to positively transform pressing local and global issues. On April 16, Critical Conversations

Soka University of America (SUA) has signed an agreement with Claremont Graduate University (CGU) to provide accelerated bachelor’s to master’s programs for its students. This unique partnership creates an opportunity for SUA undergraduate students to use their earned credits toward the completion of a master’s program in international studies, education/teaching credential or business administration at

Eighteen Soka University of America students spent their spring break repairing roofs and building minor household infrastructure in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. The students had raised their own funds for travel and underwent construction work training beforehand. SUA student Moses Addai explained one of the reasons he took part in the Alternative Spring Break program, held