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JIRS Issue Features Essay by Former Professor Najib George Awad

January 29, 2025

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Faculty In The News

Dr. Lucinda Mosher Takes Her Place as President of Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies

December 3, 2024

On Friday, Nov. 22, The Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies (AIIS) held its first 501(c)3 corporation meeting with Dr. Lucinda Mosher as President.

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General HIU News

New York Times Columnist Ross Douthat to Speak at HIU

November 21, 2024

Alumni News

Islamic Chaplaincy Alum Joins Trinity College as Director of Muslim Life

October 23, 2024

Osman Simsek '24, MA in Islamic Chaplaincy alum, was hired recently as the Director of Muslim Life at Trinity College in Hartford. His journey towards becoming a Muslim chaplain began with the unsettling images of doctors and nurses fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moved by their determination to help others despite facing death, Osman asked himself how he could contribute to society. 

General HIU News

Faculty Note Passing of Important Islamic Scholar

October 22, 2024

At HIU’s Faculty Council meeting on Oct. 21, faculty members noted the passing of an important Islamic scholar and leader, Muhammed Fethullah Gülen.