Press Releases

HIU Publication Earns CASE Award of Excellence for the Second Consecutive Year

HIU named winner of 2016 CASE award from among 470 contenders.

Posted: March 1, 2016

The Hope International University Office of Institutional Advancement received notice that HIU is a 2016 Winner of another CASE District VII Award of Excellence.

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Royals Baseball's Opening Day

Baseball is back at HIU after a 30 year hiatus.

Posted: January 28, 2016

The Royals won their inaugural home game on Saturday, January 23rd.

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HIU Alumnus Brings Hope to Homeless

Bill Nelson Serves Costa Mesa Homeless Community

Posted: December 22, 2015

Nothing embodies the HIU mission better than a person who is caught in the act of "being Hope." Bill Nelson (BA '12, MA '13) founded the Fresh Beginnings ministry in 2012, where he trains people to be mentors for the homeless.

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HIU Celebrates Its 100th Commencement Ceremony

HIU Proudly Confers Degrees on the Fall Class of 2015

Posted: December 12, 2015

On Saturday, December 12th, Hope International University celebrated its 100th commencement ceremony. The fall graduates come from a student body which represents 43 states and over 20 countries.

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Join us for HIU's annual Christmas concert, "What a Glorious Night"

Friday, Dec. 4 @ 7:30pm in our Pacific Auditorium (Free Admission)

Posted: November 30, 2015

HIU's Center for Music & Worship Arts invites everyone to come enjoy the sounds of the season at our annual musical Christmas celebration, "What a Glorious Night."

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Christian Universities Online Recognizes HIU for Low Student Indebtedness

Trusted Online Guide Names HIU #15 on Their "Top 50" List

Posted: November 24, 2015

This ranking highlights schools that have done an excellent job in caring for their students not only academically, but also financially.

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Trustees of Both HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY and NEBRASKA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Unanimously Approve 2016 Merger

Merger Still Pending WSCUC Approval

Posted: October 6, 2015

If all goes according to plan, NC will become a part of HIU sometime in 2016 and the task of integrating the two schools will begin. HIU President, Dr. John L. Derry, will assume leadership of the merged institutions.

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SPIRIT OF HOPE Lives Up To Its Name

Signature Events Raises $130,000+

Posted: September 30, 2015

On Saturday, Sept 26, HIU's 2015 Spirit of Hope Concert & Awards Gala hosted 550 guests at the Disneyland Hotel Grand Ballroom for a sparkling evening of celebration, inspiration, and philanthropy. The University's signature event raised over $130,000.

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U.S. News again names HIU as one of America's Best Colleges

For the second straight year, Hope International University has been recognized as one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News, ranking in the Top 20 among Regional Colleges (West).

Posted: September 10, 2015

For the second straight year, Hope International University has been recognized as one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News, ranking in the Top 20 among Regional Colleges (West). "This ranking is an external validation of the high quality and value of

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