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HIU and Professor David Grafton Quoted in Article on The Making of Islamophobia
January 15, 2026
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace and Professor of Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations David D. Grafton are prominently featured in a The Christian Century article titled "The making of Islamophobia" by Anna Piela and Michael Woolf, authors of Confronting Islamophobia in the Church: Liturgical Tools for Justice, who interviewed Grafton last year about his research and recent book Muhammad in the Seminary: Protestant Teaching about Islam in the Nineteenth Century.
Alumni News
HIU Alum Serves in Tyson Foods’ Groundbreaking In-House Chaplaincy
November 22, 2025
Tyson Foods’ corporate chaplaincy program, established nearly 25 years ago, continues to serve as a unique model for workplace-based care, supporting employees across the company’s nationwide operations. Among the chaplains advancing this effort is Taha El-Nil ’17, an alum of Hartford International University (HIU), who currently serves at a Tyson Foods meatpacking plant employing approximately 4,000 workers.
General HIU News
Community Mourns the Loss of Former Controller Lilyne Hollingworth
January 5, 2026
The HIU community is sad to announce that Lilyne Hollingworth, the institution's controller from 1992-2015, has passed away.
Faculty In The News
Community Mourns the Passing of Wayne G. Rollins
January 5, 2026
The HIU community mourns the passing of Wane G. Rollins, 96, who taught at Hartford Seminary for many year, starting in 1966.
Alumni News
MAP Alum Appointed to National Children's Commission of Malawi
December 15, 2025
The National Children’s Commission (NCC) of Malawi, established by an Act of Parliament in 2019, was officially launched on December 6, 2025, marking its full operational status to address urgent challenges facing the nation’s youth, including child marriage, poverty, violence, and neglect. Helping to lead this critical charge is Lyka Mtambo ‘23, who represents the religious sector on the five-member commission.
General HIU News
HIU Welcomes New Director of Development
December 8, 2025
Margot has over 25 years of experience in fundraising and advancement, including nearly two decades in higher education. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hartford. Most recently, Margot served as Director of Advancement and Marketing at KNOX, Inc., where she was responsible for overseeing fundraising strategy, donor relations, donor-focused events, and grants. She’s held previous positions at Friends Center for Children, The Amistad Center for Art and Culture, and MetroHartford Alliance.
Faculty In The News, General HIU News
Toy Drive Marks 25th Year with Video Visit from MT Winter
December 4, 2025
This marks the 25th year of the Where Love Is Christimas Gift-Giving Ministry to Children in Need, and volunteers were thrilled to see Professor Emerita Miriam Therese Winter cheering them on via video feed from her home in Philadelphia.
General HIU News
President Sherry L. Turner’s Installation Set for April 26, 2026
December 3, 2025
HIU is proud to announce that the official installation of President Sherry L. Turner will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium.
General HIU News
Indonesian Scholars Recognized for Completing Program
November 20, 2025
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, HIU held a certificate ceremony for 10 Indonesian scholars from the Istiqlal Mosque Ulama Cadre Education (PKUMI) program who joined us approximately three months prior.
Alumni News
Peacebuilding Alum Returns as Assistant Program Director
November 11, 2025
Hina Khan, who earned her Master of Arts in International Peacebuilding (MAP) from HIU in 2025, has been appointed Assistant Program Director for the same program.