Vox Sophia
Vox Sophia is a publication that seeks to embody Sophia University’s educational spirit of “For Others, With Others.” It serves as a platform for understanding the diverse individuals that make up the Sophia community and fostering dialogue among Sophians.
It is published twice a year, primarily for parents, guarantors, Sophia University students, and faculty and staff members. The digital version is available at the link below.
Vox Sophia Vol.2（January 2026）
■Sophia’s Living Light
Fr. Yosuke Sakai, S.J., Director of Catholic-Jesuit Center
■Special Dialogue
A conversation with Shota Shimizu and Maria Nakano
from the Exective Committee of Sophia Festival
The Passion and Dedication Behind Sophia Festival 2025
■Trilogy
Sophia’s Diversity: Today and Tomorrow
Kyoko Yokoyama, Vice President for Student and General Affairs
Fusaku Sato, Sophia Diverse Colors Co-leader
Nana Kushibiki, Sophia Diverse Colors Co-leader
■One Campus, Boundless Learning
Social Engagement Programs
GLP Global Leadership Program
Naoki Umemiya, Professor, Center for Global Education and Discovery
Introduction to the History & Contemporary Society of Africa A
Wakiko Ohira, Assistant Professor, Center for Global Education and Discovery
■Vibrant Campus Life
Sophia Sociedade de Samba / Green Sophia
■Study Abroad Reflections France
Kako Haraguchi, 4th-year student, Department of French Studies
■Professor’s Insights
Revisiting the Question in the Age of AI: What Is the Value of Human Translation?
Paula Martínez-Sirés, Associate Professor
Department of Hispanic Studies, Faculty of Foreign Studies
■Grad Students’ Voices
Konoka Ito, 1st-year Master’s student, Master’s Programs in Management, Graduate School of Economics
Hideyuki Takenouchi, Professor, Master’s (Doctoral) Program in Management, Graduate School of Economics
■Career Info
Schedule and Outlook for Job Hunting in 2026–2027
Students’ Job-Hunting Stories
■Sophia News Digest
■Our Hometown（Harare City, Zimbabwe）
Farai Maringa, 2nd-year Master’s student, Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies
■New Faculty Members 2025
■Sophia University Parents’ Association
