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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. 

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Jun 22

2:00 pm

Launch of Imam Ali Library & Research Center

Please join us for the official launch of the Imam Ali Library & Research Center in Mahopac, NY. The center is affiliated with HIU’s Imam Ali Chair in Shia Studies and Dialogue among Islamic Schools of Thought. Dr. Hossein Kamaly, holder of that chair, is the center’s Executive

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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.

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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.

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General HIU News

Board of Trustees Welcomes 5 New Members

July 7, 2025

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