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Imam Ali Library & Research Center Holds Official Launch

June 23, 2025

Called a "natural outgrowth" of a chair dedicated to Shia Studies, the Imam Ali Library & Research Center in Mahopac, N.Y., had its official opening on June 22.

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HIU Welcomes Dr. Sherry Turner as 12th President

June 26, 2025

On July 1, Dr. Sherry Turner will officially take the reins as president of Hartford International University for Religion and Peace (HIU). She succeeds President Joel N. Lohr, who has led HIU since 2018. 

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HIRR Study Shows How U.S. Churches Have Rebounded Since Pandemic

June 17, 2025

A study of church attenders, conducted by the Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations (EPIC) project between September 2024 through January 2025, provides a unique perspective from those in the pews.

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Shia Holiday of Eid Ghadir Recognized

June 11, 2025

Shia Muslims around the globe celebrate Eid Ghadīr on the 18th day of the final month of the Muslim lunar calendar (Dhu-ʾl-ḥijja) to commemorate a core element of Prophet Muḥammad’s divine message.

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Board of Trustees Welcomes 5 New Members

July 7, 2025

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Dr. David D. Grafton and Dr. Lucinda Mosher Lead Short Course in Nigeria

May 28, 2025

As part of a working relationship between HIU's Macdonald Center and the Kaduna Centre for the Study of Christian-Muslim Relations, Dr. David D. Grafton and Dr. Lucinda Mosher, were invited to Kaduna, Nigeria, to lead a short course titled “Reading Texts together” from May 21-26, 2025.