Honoring a True Global Citizen: Ambassador Andrew Young Offers a Message of Hope
Former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young, who recently turned 90, called for optimism and hope in the ongoing quest for peace as he received the second annual Soka Global Citizen Award in a ceremony on campus. Read
A Women’s Rights Leader Kicked Off a Series of Events Celebrating SUA Women
From international human rights lawyer and Mina’s List founder Tanya Henderson’s speech to a panel of SUA women sharing personal experiences with gender identity, Women’s History Month was a time for connection and celebration on campus. Read
An Alumnus’ Prizewinning First Film was Inspired by His Mother’s Love of Dance
Soka alumnus and actor Michael Sasaki's '05 first film, Masaru, was named Best Short Film at the prestigious Málaga Film Festival in Spain. Based on his own life, the film explores the world of Japanese dance while touching on gender and cultural roles. Read
SUA Vice President Asawa Elected WSCUC Commissioner
Archibald Asawa, vice president for finance and administration, CFO, and CIO, will serve a three-year term on the Western Association of Schools and Colleges – Senior College and University Commission. Read
A New Direction for Alternative Spring Break Builds Local Connections
For the first time, students who chose to volunteer during their spring break worked close to home supporting refugees as the program shifted its focus.Read
"Hope transforms pessimism into optimism. Hope is invincible. Hope is the sun. It is light. It is passion. It is the fundamental force for life's blossoming."
— Daisaku Ikeda
Faculty Merit Awards
SUA faculty who exemplify the teacher-scholar model were recognized for outstanding scholarship and impactful teaching.Read
Mark Okuda '24 Wins Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship
The second-year SUA student was one of 16 nationwide to receive the fellowship and will travel to Ireland to explore peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and social justice.Read
