Press Releases

Congrats to our December 2025 Grads!

HIU's 117th Commencement Ceremony

Posted: December 16, 2025

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, Hope International University celebrated its 117th Commencement Ceremony in the Darling Pavilion of the Lawson-Fulton Student Center.

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New Partnership Agreement with The Solomon Foundation

Long-term Gift/Leaseback Agreement to Benefit Both Entitites

Posted: November 13, 2025

Hope International University (HIU) and The Solomon Foundation (TSF) are proud to announce a new long-term partnership designed to strategically leverage the assets and strengths of both organizations.

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Caring for the Creator's World

HIU Prof. Publishes Environmental Science Textbook

Posted: July 2, 2025

Karen McReynolds, Associate Professor of Science, co-authored a brand new textbook, "Environmental Science: Caring for the Creator's World," with her husband, Mark.

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MAJOR(s) MILESTONE: Former Royal Pitches in the Big Leagues

David Morgan's ('22) Historic Debut for San Diego Padres

Posted: May 29, 2025

For the first time in HIU Royals Athletics history, a baseball program alumnus is playing for a Major League Baseball team.

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Congrats to our Spring 2025 Grads!

HIU's 116th Commencement Ceremony

Posted: May 28, 2025

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Hope International University celebrated its 116th Commencement Ceremony in the Darling Pavilion of the Lawson-Fulton Student Center.

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Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society Induction 2025

Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society Induction 2025

Posted: May 23, 2025

Hope International University proudly announces the induction of 18 exceptional business students into the Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society during its Spring 2025 ceremony.

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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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