12:00 pm
Traces of Zainab, Daughters of ‘Ali: Ritual, Memory, and Place in Shi'a Islam.In this talk, Dr. Zaidi explores how the figure of Zainab bint ʿAli — the Prophet Muhammad’s granddaughter and daughter of ʿAli ibn Abu Talib — has been made, translated, and embedded across sacred geographies in Syria, Pakistan, and Iraq in the 20th century. Using the concept of the “daughter
7:00 pm
Mighty Causes Are Calling with Dr. Cheryl Townsend GilkesJoin us for a fascinating talk on W.E.B. Du Bois and the Sociology of African American WomenThis presentation will explore the ways that W.E.B. Du Bois's recognition of the spiritual forces motivating Black women and shaping their organizations helps to explain their effectiveness as church women
7:15 pm
HIU Presents: Reading the New Testament as Jews - History, Antisemitism, RespectPlease join us for a special community-wide event as we welcome Amy-Jill Levine, Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies.Dr. Levine will speak on the topic of Reading the New Testament as Jews: History, Antisemitism, Respect at The Emanuel Synagogue, 160
Alumni News
Former Board Chair and Alum, Bill Farley '97, Publishes a Book of Spiritual Insights
January 29, 2026
HIU alum and former Trustee Bill Farley ‘97, who chaired the Board for six years, recently published a book titled Taking the Big Risks. The book includes experiences from his time at Hartford International University. “It does have HIU references,” Bill said, “and particularly celebrates the profound effect that my dear friend, M.T. Winter, had on my life.”
Faculty In The News
HIU and Professor David Grafton Quoted in Article on The Making of Islamophobia
January 15, 2026
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