7:00 pm
Suffering and Spiritual Awakening: How Humans Are Designed for Spiritual GrowthPlease note that this program will not be recordedThe Forum for Life and Meaning, HIU, and the Spiritual Life Center invite you to join us for a presentation by Dr Lisa Miller, renowned neuroscience researcher, clinical psychologist, and professor of psychology at Columbia University, where she
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.
12:00 pm
Setting the Standard for the Field: Christian-Muslim Relations - A Bibliographical HistoryDr. David Thomas, Emeritus Professor of Christianity and Islam, University of Birmingham, UK, and Dr. John Chessworth, Research Officer, will speak with HIU's Dr. David D. Grafton on the completion of a 17-year international research project on Christian-Muslim Relations (CMR). Christian-Muslim
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