Faculty In The News
Dr. David D. Grafton and Dr. Lucinda Mosher Contribute to Book on Interfaith RelationsMay 4, 2026
Drs. David D. Grafton and Lucinda Mosher have contributed to Fostering Interfaith Relations: Nostra Aetate at Sixty, edited by Father James H. Kroeger (MM) and Father Joseph Victor Edwin (SJ).
General HIU News
HIRR Report Shows First Rise in U.S. Congregation Attendance in 25 Years, Uneven RecoveryApril 29, 2026
The Hartford Institute for Religion Research, in collaboration with Faith Communities Today, released a new report titled "Signs of Rebound Amid Uneven Recovery: The Changing Congregational Landscape." The report forms part of the institute's Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations project.
Interfaith & Interreligious Dialogue
Macdonald Center Secures $30K Grant to Study AI’s Impact on Interreligious StudiesApril 9, 2026
The Duncan Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at HIU has been awarded a $30,000 Educational Experimentation Grant from the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion. The grant will fund a two-year initiative exploring the pedagogical and ethical challenges artificial intelligence poses to interreligious studies and interfaith relations.
General HIU News
HIU Invited to Participate in Endow Hartford 21April 2, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that Hartford International University (HIU) has been invited to participate in Endow Hartford 21 (EH21), a prestigious initiative that helps local nonprofits build lasting endowment funds.
Faculty In The News
Dr. Deena Grant Promoted to Full Professor of Jewish StudiesApril 1, 2026
HIU is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Deena Grant to the rank of full professor, a result of her record of excellence in teaching, research, and service to the institution.
3:00 pm
Graduation 2026Please join us for Graduation on the lawn in front of 77 Sherman St. The procession of graduates, faculty, and board members will begin promptly at 3 p.m. with a reception to follow the ceremony. We encourage friends and family to arrive no later than 2:30 p.m. to secure parking and find a seat
Alumni News
Tricia Pethic '19 Bridges Faith and HealingMarch 26, 2026
Islamic Chaplaincy alum Tricia Pethic ‘19 answered the call to be a Chaplain when she observed that, frequently, people confided in her personal matters that they hadn’t told anyone else. Now, she is the founding director of a nonprofit called Muslim Prisoner Project and the owner of a private pastoral counseling practice, Naseeha Pastoral Counseling LLC.
6:30 pm
Noah: A Future HopeJoin us on an artistic journey exploring three faiths, three artists, one story.While this opening reception and program is free, we would like to encourage you consider making a donation to defray the costs of these ongoing interreligious art exhibitions. If you believe that art can transform
General HIU News
HIU Welcomes New RegistrarMarch 17, 2026
Gail has over 20 years of experience in academic administration, advising, and student records management. She has a Master of Arts with a focus in Ministry in Everyday Life from HIU and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development, Family Services, and Counseling from the University of Connecticut. Gail is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at the University of Hartford.
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