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General HIU News

HIRR Report Shows First Rise in U.S. Congregation Attendance in 25 Years, Uneven Recovery

April 29, 2026

Interfaith & Interreligious Dialogue

Macdonald Center Secures $30K Grant to Study AI’s Impact on Interreligious Studies

April 9, 2026

General HIU News

HIU Invited to Participate in Endow Hartford 21

April 2, 2026

Faculty In The News

Dr. Deena Grant Promoted to Full Professor of Jewish Studies

April 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.

Alumni News

Tricia Pethic '19 Bridges Faith and Healing

March 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.

General HIU News

HIU Welcomes New Registrar

March 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.