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General HIU News
HIU Community Mourns the Passing of Library Assistant Marie Rovero
September 11, 2025
The HIU community will celebrate the life of Marie Rovero, 64, at a Community Prayer service in the chapel at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
General HIU News
President Sherry L. Turner Officially Welcomed to Hartford
September 10, 2025
An enthusiastic cross-section of the Hartford community welcomed President Sherry L. Turner into office at a breakfast event held at HIU on Sept. 9, 2025.
Alumni News
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum '00 Has a New Book on College Leadership in Turbulent Times
September 10, 2025
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum ‘00, who will officially join HIU’s Board of Trustees in January, has a new book out titled Peril and Promise: College Leadership in Turbulent Times. Dr. Tatum is the author of several books, including the New York Times bestseller Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? and Other Conversations About Race.
Interfaith & Interreligious Dialogue
Macdonald Center Asked to Join Network for Christian-Muslim Relations Centers
September 3, 2025
The Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations has been named as an affiliate center in the Network for Centers for Christian-Muslim Relations (NCCMR).
General HIU News
At Convocation 2025, HIU's 192nd Year Begins with a New President
September 4, 2025
Hartford International University opened its 192nd academic year by welcoming a new president, Dr. Sherry L. Turner, who began her tenure on July 1. President Turner is HIU's 12th president and the first African American woman to lead the institution.
General HIU News
HIU Staff Retreat Fosters Collaboration and Shared Vision
August 26, 2025
On Monday, Aug. 25, Hartford International University staff gathered for a retreat at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford. Led by President Sherry Turner, the event was a productive session focused on strengthening relationships, engaging in strategic dialogue, and shaping a collective vision built upon the university's strengths.
General HIU News
President Sherry Turner Holds Listening Sessions, Looks to the Future
August 25, 2025
In seven weeks on the job, President Sherry Turner has already conducted at least 100 conversations with various stakeholders.
Alumni News
Prestigious Rothko Chapel Appoints Abdullah Antepli ‘10 as President
August 13, 2025
The Rothko Chapel in Houston has named D.Min. alum Abdullah Antepli '10, a Turkish-born imam and interfaith leader, as its new president. Dr. Antepli, a professor at Duke University and a globally recognized advocate for religious dialogue, said in an interview with chron.com that he will begin his role in early September.
General HIU News
2025-26 MA in International Peacebuilding Students
August 5, 2025
Students have been selected for our highly competitive MA in International Peacebuilding for 2025-26. The program is a one-year, residential, 36-credit, master’s degree program where students develop interreligious literacy and acquire constructive conflict intervention skills through a combination of service-learning, traditional courses, experiential courses, and project-based learning.
Alumni News
Jamir Dean Meah '23 Returns to Teach Spiritual Care Practice
August 5, 2025
Jamir Dean Meah ‘23, a graduate of the MA in Interreligious Studies program, is back at HIU to lead a course on Theology and Scripture in Spiritual Care Practice. Designed for aspiring chaplains and ministers, the course explores how individuals in America’s diverse religious communities reflect on existential questions.