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General HIU News
HIU Mourns the Passing of Dr. Jane I. Smith, Former Co-Director of the Macdonald Center
June 5, 2026
As Co-Director of the Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations from 1996-2006, Dr. Jane I. Smith made an enormous impact on HIU, then Hartford Seminary. The community mourns her passing at the age of 89.
Faculty In The News
HIU Bolsters Islamic Studies Faculty with 2 New Hires
May 26, 2026
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace is excited to announce the addition of two new faculty members who will join other top scholars contributing to HIU’s historic excellence in the fields of Islamic Studies, Christian-Muslim relations, and chaplaincy.
Alumni News, Campus Events
2026 Graduates Urged to 'Take Joy'
May 11, 2026
At HIU's 2026 graduation ceremony, the newest graduates of the 192-year-old insitution were encouraged to "take joy" by Dr. Lucinda Mosher, who gave the commencement address.
General HIU News
HIU Community Mourns the Passing of Former Professor Clifford J. GreenMay 11, 2026
Faculty In The News
Earth, Spirituality, and Hope on the Agenda for Events with Dr. Lisa Dahill
May 5, 2026
Faculty In The News
Dr. David D. Grafton and Dr. Lucinda Mosher Contribute to Book on Interfaith Relations
May 4, 2026
General HIU News
HIRR Report Shows First Rise in U.S. Congregation Attendance in 25 Years, Uneven Recovery
April 29, 2026