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General HIU News
Library Director Engages in Critical Dialogue on Antiracism and Interfaith Studies
June 26, 2025
Karla Grafton, Director of Library Services at HIU, recently participated in a thought-provoking session at the Atla Annual 2025 conference.

General HIU News, Interfaith & Interreligious Dialogue
Imam Ali Library & Research Center Holds Official LaunchJune 23, 2025

General HIU News
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.

General HIU News
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.

General HIU News
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.




Faculty In The News
Dr. Bilal Ansari Contributes to Book on Divine Revelation and Communication
June 3, 2025