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HIU to Honor Former President Barbara Brown Zikmund on November 2October 23, 2026
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace will hold a service of remembrance and thanksgiving for the Rev. Dr. Barbara Brown Zikmund on Monday, November 2, from 11 a.m. to noon in the HIU Chapel.
General HIU News
Two HIRR Members Join U.S. Religion Census Steering CommitteeOctober 22, 2026
Dr. Charissa Mikoski, Assistant Professor of Research, and Dr. Allison Norton, Director of the Hartford Institute for Religion Research, are participating in the steering committee for the U.S. Religion Census (USRC). The USRC is the most comprehensive effort to document religious life in every U.S. county.
Faculty In The News
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine Discusses Leading the Catholic Biblical Association on Connecticut Public
October 13, 2026
Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, HIU’s Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, is serving as president of the Catholic Biblical Association (CBA) of America, an organization dedicated to promoting biblical scholarship and research. She is the first Jewish person to hold the position.
Student News
Peacebuilding Students Gain Firsthand Insight into Mediation at Pakistan's Embassy
October 8, 2026
On Thursday, October 1, students from the Master of Arts in International Peacebuilding (MAP) program visited the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C., for a firsthand look at how diplomacy and mediation work in practice.
General HIU News
New Check Mailing Address to Take Effect October 5
September 30, 2026
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our check-depositing procedures, we are moving to a new lockbox service.
General HIU News
D.Min. Students Build Community at Annual In-Person Retreat
September 23, 2026
Students in the Doctor of Ministry program came to campus for the annual in-person retreat, which brings together first- and second-year cohorts for intentional learning, reflection, and relationship-building.
General HIU News
HIU Upgrades Classroom Technology for Seamless Hybrid Learning
September 9, 2026
Equipping classrooms with reliable technology is essential to ensure seamless instruction for both online and in-person students. To that end, HIU upgraded classroom sound and display systems. Technology Support Associate Joe Chung, Interim VP of Business & Finance Ken Mullen, and outsourced IT partner Novus led the project.
General HIU News
HIU Welcomes Assistant Dean of Student Experience
September 1, 2026
HIU is thrilled to welcome Nelizabeth Diaz as Assistant Dean of Student Experience.
General HIU News
HIU Welcomes Sixth Cohort of PKUMI Indonesian Scholars
August 31, 2026
On Thursday, Aug. 27, HIU welcomed 10 J-1 Ph.D. scholars arriving from Indonesia. They represent the sixth cohort from PTIQ University, Jakarta, to participate in the “Ulama Cadre Education Program of Masjid Istiqlal” (PKUMI) short course.
Student News, Uncategorized
Alumnus Releases Memoir on Mental Health, Loss, and Finding Purpose
August 31, 2026
Master of Arts in Chaplaincy Alumnus Rich Miller-Murphy ‘24 has published a memoir chronicling how loss and hidden struggles ultimately gave way to a life of meaning and service.