Press Releases

Gayla Congdon ('77, '89) - A Life of Faith, HOPE, and Amor

Remembering the extraordinary life and legacy of an exemplary servant leader

Posted: February 12, 2025

Distinguished Alumnus Gayla Congdon ('77, '89), who founded Amor Ministries as an HIU student, entered eternity on Friday, February 7, surrounded by her dearest loved ones.

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Nia Gille signs as HIU's First Women's Flag Football Recruit

El Dorado High School Senior Signs to Play on HIU's Inaugural Team

Posted: November 14, 2024

The fast-growing sport of high school girls' flag football notched another milestone Wednesday thanks to the signature of Nia Gille of El Dorado. The senior quarterback signed as the first women's flag football recruit for HIU.

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Alumnus Named Lead Pastor at Christ Church in Oak Brook, IL

Steve Carter (BA '02) to take over upon Rev. Dan Myers' retirement

Posted: November 14, 2024

The membership of Christ Church voted to call Rev. Steve Carter to serve as their next Lead Pastor when the Rev. Dr. Dan Meyer retires in January 2025.

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Intelligent.com Lists HIU on Best Graduate Ministry Programs for 2025

The early 2025 rankings were released, highlighting HIU's Online Grad Programs

Posted: October 31, 2024

Intelligent.com congratulates Hope International University on earning a place on our respected Best Online Master's in Ministry Degree Programs list for 2025.

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2024 HIU GOLF CHALLENGE Holes $50K for Students

18th annual event puts the "fun" in fundraiser!

Posted: August 30, 2024

Our generous donors and sponsors teamed up to give nearly $50,000 to benefit Hope students through funding scholarships and departmental programs.

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Royals Receive NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution Award for 2023-2024

HIU Earns Gold Medallion among Top Scores

Posted: August 7, 2024

Each year, NAIA schools use the Champions of Character core report to measure the pursuit of character-driven athletics. The HIU Royals scored among the top schools and earned the Gold Medallion Award for 2023-2024.

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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! HIU Royals Baseball Wins NAIA World Series

First NAIA National Championship in HIU History

Posted: June 3, 2024

Undaunted by an opening game defeat, our resilient HIU Royals Baseball team reeled off 5 straight elimination victories in their historic run to become NAIA National Champions for the first time in school history!

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Well Done, Class of 2024!

HIU Celebrates Our 2nd Largest Graduating Class

Posted: May 20, 2024

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, Hope International University celebrated its 114th Commencement Ceremony. The group of Spring 2024 is the second largest in HIU's 96-year history.

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Business Students Earn Top Global Ranking

Team of undergrads tie for 12th best GLO-BUS performance worldwide

Posted: May 10, 2024

A team of four HIU College of Business students scored 12th in a GLO-BUS online business strategy simulation. The competition included 1591 teams from 98 colleges/universities worldwide.

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