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HIU Community Mourns the Loss of Louise Loomis

May 3, 2023

The Hartford International University community mourns the passing of Louise Earle Loomis, Ed.D., widow of Worth Loomis, who became dean at HIU in 1999 following a long and successful business career.

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Communications Team Wins 6 Awards in 2 Contests

April 20, 2023

The Communications team at HIU is pleased to receive four awards from the DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Awards. These annual awards go to members of the Religion Communicators Council who "demonstrate excellence in religious communications and public relations." They honor the late Victor DeRose and Paul M. Hinkhouse, both lithographers who were longtime members of the RCC.

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First-of-its-Kind 'Iftar-Model Seder' Draws a Crowd

March 29, 2023

On Sunday, March 26, members of the Hartford International University community from a range of faiths experienced a unique interreligious celebration: the “Iftar-Model Seder.” The event idea was born from a simple conversation but quickly grew up into a significant event that received media coverage and wide attention.

Alumni News

Annie Smith '21 Starts Her Days With Empathy

March 8, 2023

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Annie Smith '21 always starts her day with empathy. “A person can sense if you are not being authentic,” Annie said. “And if you are not being authentic, this can create a huge obstacle in terms of meeting that person where they are at in their journey.”

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HIU's Short Film Wins Educational Advertising Award

March 1, 2023

With great excitement, we announce that Hartford International University’s short film Spirit of the Stacks won a bronze award in the 38th Annual Educational Advertising Awards under the category of Special Video.