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Igniting Passion for Urban Nature: An Interview with Associate Professor Deike Peters

Mar 07, 2025

Deike Peters, associate professor of environmental planning and practice, spent her sabbatical last year researching the proposed ecological restoration of the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, the

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President Feasel Advocates for SUA in First Washington Policy Trip

Mar 06, 2025

ºÚÁÏÉçÇø of America is expanding its federal advocacy efforts. President Ed Feasel recently visited Washington, D.C., meeting with congressional offices and national media to represent the

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Through Miami Streets and Indigenous Foods: A Closer Look at Two Learning Clusters

Feb 10, 2025

What if what you learned at college went far beyond the classroom: to the vibrant immigrant neighborhoods of Miami, Los Angeles’ last remaining wetland, or Ethiopian restaurants where Indigenous

Deike Peters speaks to a student during a field trip to Ballona Discovery Park.

Environmental Studies: Bridging Disciplines, Fostering Leaders in Sustainability

Feb 07, 2025

Many people would assume that a software engineer, a wildlife conservationist, a city planner, a lawyer, and a scientific illustrator have very different undergraduate degrees. But in reality, all

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Honoring Dr. King: A Week of Dialogue, Reflection, and Service at SUA

Feb 05, 2025

Students and staff at ºÚÁÏÉçÇø of America honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a week of connection, reflection, and action last month. The week kicked off with a

Daiki Katsukawa ’26 attends the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony with a delegation of high school Peace Messengers

From SUA to Oslo: Daiki Katsukawa ’26 Champions a Future Free of Nuclear Weapons

Feb 04, 2025

When Daiki Katsukawa ‘26 first stood before the U.N. Conference on Disarmament as a high school student, he never imagined his path would lead to Oslo’s City Hall, where survivors of history’s only

Dr. Michael Curtis stands at the podium beside his presentation during his Jan. 9 talk to the SUA community.

Beyond Technology: The Human Side of Solving Energy Poverty

Feb 03, 2025

Liberal arts education is essential for addressing global energy poverty, as leaders in the field increasingly recognize that technical solutions alone aren’t enough. This was the core message from Dr

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Los Angeles Wildfires: Admission Support Available

Jan 13, 2025

We know the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area have created significant challenges for many students and their families. The Office of Admission is deeply saddened by the impact on our community

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SUA Hosts Expert Panel to Examine Israel-Palestine Crisis and Its Global Impact

Dec 20, 2024

On Nov. 24, members of the SUA community and the broader public gathered online for a webinar examining the Israel-Palestine conflict. Hosted by Academic Affairs in collaboration with the Center for

A "Dialogue Buddies" event features reflective questions on wellness and self-care, with participants gathered around a table decorated with orange flowers.

Over Dessert and Discussion, Campus Community Finds Common Ground

Dec 17, 2024

If you stop by the ºÚÁÏÉçÇøBistro a few minutes after noon, you will immediately be immersed in the organized chaos of lunchtime. Chatter and laughter echo off the walls as hundreds of hungry diners meet