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Student News

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.

Alumni News

HIU Peacebuilders Connect Unexpectedly in Italy

August 27, 2026

Alumnae Hina Khan ’25 and Elena Dini ’14 crossed paths unexpectedly this summer in Assisi, Italy, while participating in a program hosted by the Elijah Interfaith Institute. 

General HIU News

HIU Mourns Passing of Former President Barbara Brown Zikmund

August 18, 2026

The HIU community mourns the passing of Dr. Barbara Brown Zikmund, 86, known affectionately to colleagues and friends as "BBZ." Dr. Zikmund was a trailblazer in theological circles, beginning as the first woman to teach on the faculty of Chicago Theological Seminary.

General HIU News

HIU Honors Employees at Annual Roseann Lezak Staff Appreciation Luncheon

August 10, 2026

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace (HIU) recognized the important role of its employees at the annual Roseann Lezak Staff Appreciation Luncheon.