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.
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Dr. William Yoo Lecture at HIUWilliam Yoo is Associate Professor of American Religious and Cultural History at Columbia Theological Seminary. He has published books on African American Christianity, Asian American Christianity, Presbyterian history, and the histories of Indigenous rights activism and abolitionism in the United
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.
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Convocation 2025Help us celebrate HIU as it opens its 192nd academic year and welcomes President Sherry Turner.Convocation will be face-to-face in the Meeting Room at 77 Sherman Street as well as livestreamed on Facebook at this link: https://www.facebook.com/hartfordinternationalAll are welcome!
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