Press Releases

HIU President Announces Retirement

Dr. John L. Derry, HIU's sixth president, to retire this summer

Posted: January 23, 2019

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.

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College of Business & Management Achieves IACBE Accreditation

Granted by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education

Posted: January 10, 2019

The International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) is pleased to announce that HIU was granted first-time accreditation of the degree programs offered through HIU's College of Business & Management.

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Congratulations to Our Fall 2018 Graduates!

HIU's 106th Commencement Ceremony

Posted: December 19, 2018

On Saturday, December 15, 2018, HIU proudly conferred degrees upon 139 students who successfully completed their chosen course of study (68 undergraduate degrees and 71 graduate degrees).

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Five Online HIU Programs Recognized for High Return on Investment

SR Education Group rankings represent affordability and alumni salaries

Posted: November 7, 2018

Five of Hope International University's online degree programs are ranked nationally for a high return on investment based on tuition rates and alumni salaries.

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2019 Spring Musical Auditions

HIU to stage "James and The Giant Peach"

Posted: November 2, 2018

In the spring of 2019, HIU will stage several live performances of "James and The Giant Peach," an acclaimed musical production based on Roald Dahl's children's book of the same name. Auditions will be held November 14 & 15 on the Fullerton campus.

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Dr. Carl Toney Publishes New Testament Commentary

New Testament Foundations: An Introduction for Students

Posted: October 12, 2018

HIU's Pacific Christian College of Ministry & Biblical Studies proudly announces that Dr. Carl Toney, Professor of Biblical Studies, has published a new biblical commentary, New Testament Foundations: An Introduction for Students.

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HIU Named One of CA's Best Online Colleges

AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org ranks HIU's online programs among CA's elite

Posted: October 9, 2018

Hope's #26 ranking is higher than USC (#28) and USD (#30), and just below Pepperdine (#25), putting HIU in an elite class of 4-year California Colleges.

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HIU Hosts 35th Annual Fullerton Mayor's Prayer Breakfast

Keynote Speaker: Michael Franzese, former "Prince of Mafia"

Posted: October 8, 2018

Friday, October 12, 2018, at 7:30-9:00am in HIU's Darling Pavilion.

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HIU Gala Celebrates 90 years of HOPE

Honoring Our Past, Envisioning Our Future

Posted: October 3, 2018

Our 2018 Spirit of Hope Gala, the University's annual signature event, raised more than $170,000 toward student scholarships, highlighting HIU's 90th Anniversary, and honoring individuals and organizations that embody and exemplify the "Spirit of Hope."

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