University News & Stories
Stay informed with the latest stories, milestones, and announcements from across the HIU campus community and beyond.
HOPE Recognized for Rich DiversityCollege Factual ranking puts HIU in the top 10% nationwide
College Factual has ranked Hope International University #58 out of 183 colleges in the state of California for ethnic diversity nationwide.
Depression and Ministry: A Silent EpidemicHelping Pastors Help Themselves
HIU’s own Dr. Paul Alexander, Vice President for Academic Affairs, has created a powerful, poignant workshop and video series for pastoral staff entitled “Depression & Ministry.”
Out of the Classroom and into the “Living Room”HIU Business Prof takes Hope to Kenya
Dr. Brian Albright, Adjunct Professor for the College of Business and Management, was drawn to work with LRMI by the partnership of the Kenyan and American leadership and their vision to care for people.
HIU Volunteers Help Local School Kids Take FlightServing at the Anaheim Ducks' annual FIRST FLIGHT FIELD TRIP
The annual event provides approximately 16,000 local school children the opportunity to think about math and science in fun new ways by turning the Honda Center into the largest classroom in Southern California.
Dates Announced for HIU Spring Musical, “James & the Giant Peach”Come enjoy Roald Dahl's poignantly quirky tale of adventure and imagination
HIU’s Center for Music & Worship Arts will stage public performances at 7:00pm on April 5, 6, 12, and 13* in HIU’s Pacific Auditorium. The talented cast includes HIU students and alumni representing a broad spectrum of academic programs and disciplines.
NEW! Kinesiology Major Coming This FallNow enrolling students in this new Bachelor of Arts program
HIU’s College of Arts & Sciences proudly announces the addition of a Kinesiology degree program to its Traditional Undergraduate studies, launching this Fall.
Education Credential Candidates HonoredHIU's first-ever Commissioning Ceremony
The HIU College of Education held its first-ever Commissioning Ceremony on January 28, 2019 honoring students who have been awarded a California Teaching Credential or a California Administrative Credential.
HIU President Announces RetirementDr. John L. Derry, HIU's sixth president, to retire this summer
HIU’s sixth President, Dr. John L. Derry, announces he is retiring in August of 2019. He and his wife, Jane, are moving to Texas to spend more time with their children and grandchildren. A search for HIU’s next President is underway.