Richardson, TX & Chicago, IL — The Islamic Seminary of America (TISA) is pleased to announce a strategic academic partnership with American Islamic College (AIC), marking an important step toward expanding access to rigorous, accredited, and faith-centered Islamic higher education in the United States.
This partnership brings together two institutions committed to cultivating knowledgeable, ethical, and visionary Muslim leaders who are equipped to serve both the Muslim community and the broader society. By combining TISA’s graduate-level Islamic scholarship with AIC’s accredited academic programs, the collaboration creates new educational pathways for students seeking excellence in both traditional Islamic learning and contemporary higher education.
Through this partnership, students will benefit from enhanced academic opportunities, including coordinated degree pathways, expanded course offerings, faculty collaboration, and shared educational initiatives. The agreement reflects both institutions’ commitment to preparing graduates who are intellectually grounded, spiritually rooted, and professionally equipped to address the challenges of the modern world.
“TISA was established to cultivate scholars and leaders who can faithfully engage today’s world while remaining deeply rooted in the Islamic intellectual tradition,” said Abdullah al Mamun, President of TISA. “Partnering with American Islamic College strengthens our shared commitment to making high-quality Islamic higher education more accessible and creating new opportunities for students to grow academically, spiritually, and professionally.”
As part of this new chapter, American Islamic College announced the appointment of Dr. James E. Jones as Interim President.
“In today’s divisive and fractured world, it is now more important than ever that like-minded higher education institutions work together for the purpose of nurturing ethical and effective leadership. I am humbled and honored that AIC’s Board chose me to lead AIC as it endeavors to strengthen Islamically rooted education in North America,“ said Dr. James Jones, Executive Vice President of TISA.
American Islamic College shares this vision through its mission of providing academically rigorous education grounded in Islamic values while preparing graduates for leadership and service in American society. Together, TISA and AIC seek to build stronger educational institutions that serve the evolving needs of Muslim communities across North America.
The partnership reflects a broader commitment to collaboration, recognizing that the future of Islamic higher education in America depends on institutions working together to strengthen scholarship, expand opportunities, and develop the next generation of Muslim scholars, chaplains, educators, and community leaders.
Additional details regarding joint academic initiatives and student opportunities will be announced in the coming months.