The Inauguration of President Sherry L. Turner
On July 1, 2025, Dr. Sherry Turner officially took the reins as president of Hartford International University for Religion and Peace (HIU). She succeeds Joel N. Lohr, who led HIU from 2018 to 2025.
Selected after a yearlong search, President Turner was chosen for her ability to guide HIU’s mission in a multicultural and religiously diverse world by inspiring a shared vision, strengthening HIU’s national leadership in interreligious education and peace studies, expanding academic programs and enrollment, and deepening partnerships.
The official installation of President Sherry L. Turner will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium. Please subscribe to our newsletter here to receive the most up-to-date information.
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Inauguration on Sunday, April 26, 2026, starting at 3 p.m.
West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium (50 S. Main St., West Hartford, CT 06107)
A reception will follow.
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On July 1, Dr. Sherry Turner officially took the reins as president of Hartford International University for Religion and Peace (HIU). Learn more about her distinguished career in higher education leadership, interfaith engagement, and inclusive excellence.
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