NOVEMBER 2021 | SOKA UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
Students reading and discussing Core literature
Examining the Enduring Questions of Life in SUA's Intense and Rewarding Core 1
During SUA’s signature Core seminar, first-year students are introduced to college-level academics by reading some of humanity’s most influential texts and sharing their perspectives. The result? An enlightening, intense, and eye-opening experience. Read
Kroc School of Peace Studies building at University of San Diego
A New Path for SUA Students to Pursue a Masters Degree in Peace Studies
Two universities with similar missions have come together to educate the next generation of peacebuilders. Beginning next fall, SUA students can start graduate studies at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego while completing their undergraduate degrees. Read
Interior of Curie Hall
Last Chance!
Be recognized with your name on a donor wall inside the new Curie Hall. The last day to donate is December 31, 2021.  
Leonard Bogdonoff speaks at lectern
For Tech Entrepreneur Leonard Bogdonoff '13 SUA Was a Success Accelerator
The founder of startup Milk Video recounted his journey from struggling high school student to entrepreneur and how the SUA community helped make it possible at the 17th annual Celebrating a Vision of Peace Gala. Read
Dialogye panelists pictured above SUA campus
How Current and Former Students Practice the Culture of Peace Every Day
After inspiring remarks from Anwarul Chowdhury, former under-secretary-general and United Nations Ambassador, SUA students and alumni described their personal experiences living and working according to the principles of peace they learned at SUA during Living the Culture of Peace in 2021, Soka’s 8th annual dialogue on peace and non-violence. Read
"The path to an unparalleled life is found in genuine, worthwhile encounters with people who uphold lofty ideals and are successfully advancing toward them with dignity and humanity."
— Daisaku Ikeda, March 27, 2003
Students at Latinx discussion
Latinx Panel Discussion Creates Space to Explore and Connect
Members of SUA’s Latine community came together to explore topics including identity, allyship, and social issues for a panel discussion to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month and highlight Latinx voices on campus. Read
Interior of Curie Hall with view of Founders Hall
You're Invited! Virtual Curie Hall Dedication
THU | NOV 18 | 2 PM PST | Zoom

We will be dedicating our beautiful 90,000 square foot Marie and Pierre Curie Hall. It will be a simple one-hour ceremony during which faculty and students will share their experiences and hopes for the future.