Faculty In The News
Dr. Deena Grant Promoted to Full Professor of Jewish Studies
April 1, 2026
HIU is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Deena Grant to the rank of full professor, a result of her record of excellence in teaching, research, and service to the institution.
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Graduation 2026Please join us for Graduation on the lawn in front of 77 Sherman St. The procession of graduates, faculty, and board members will begin promptly at 3 p.m. with a reception to follow the ceremony. We encourage friends and family to arrive no later than 2:30 p.m. to secure parking and find a seat
Alumni News
Tricia Pethic '19 Bridges Faith and Healing
March 26, 2026
Islamic Chaplaincy alum Tricia Pethic ‘19 answered the call to be a Chaplain when she observed that, frequently, people confided in her personal matters that they hadn’t told anyone else. Now, she is the founding director of a nonprofit called Muslim Prisoner Project and the owner of a private pastoral counseling practice, Naseeha Pastoral Counseling LLC.
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Noah: A Future HopeJoin us on an artistic journey exploring three faiths, three artists, one story.While this opening reception and program is free, we would like to encourage you consider making a donation to defray the costs of these ongoing interreligious art exhibitions. If you believe that art can transform
General HIU News
HIU Welcomes New Registrar
March 17, 2026
Gail has over 20 years of experience in academic administration, advising, and student records management. She has a Master of Arts with a focus in Ministry in Everyday Life from HIU and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development, Family Services, and Counseling from the University of Connecticut. Gail is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at the University of Hartford.
Interfaith & Interreligious Dialogue
Macdonald Center Offers Resources in Response to War and Rising Anti-Muslim Bigotry
March 12, 2026
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Spiritualities of Resilience: Aligning with EarthIn a fractured, fracturing world, when human insanity is threatening the health and future of life on the planet, where do we find a deeper, wilder sanity? What would it mean to root into this sanity, to listen with our bodies and hearts and relationships to the holy in it all and shape our
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TEACH IN: Perspectives on Iran, Shi'ism, and Warfare in the Middle EastThis 90-minute webinar will feature faculty of the Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations of Hartford International University. The webinar will provide an overview of Iranian-American Relations, Shi’a Islam, and and various American Christian, Muslim and Jewish
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