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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