News and Events

July is Disability Pride Month, which celebrates the history and achievements of people with disabilities.

Dr. Lori M. Gonko is the new Interim President at Henry Ford College as of July 1. She spent much of her first day working with teammates to keep the College's focus on our student success mission.

Niko Kanagawa will join HFC July 7 as the new Director of Admissions and Recruiting, bringing 15+ years of experience to his role.

Donovan Shaffer has managed hundreds of Apple devices at HFC since 2020, so it's no surprise he's the first to earn Apple certification through the NC3.

After seven years at EMU, Director of Financial Accounting Ryan Leright is one of several new leaders at HFC.

Khalima Smith has set her sights on earning an advanced degree, setting up a culinary boot camp, and starting a catering business.

After 2 seasons on the HFC softball team, Kylee Douglas will transfer to CMU this fall.

The College store will be closed for inventory all day June 26, and until noon June 27.

HFC alumna Chaymaa Nehme, a UM-Dearborn Dean’s Medallion recipient, is pursuing a career in public health so she can help people feel seen, supported, and capable.

President Kavalhuna, HFC graduate Kalimah Gardner, and HFC Admissions Recruiter La Mar Harris share the history and personal meaning of the Juneteenth holiday.

Mark Tade, Assistant Director of Employee and Labor Relations and a Navy veteran, is retiring for the third and final time. He and his wife plan a lot of travel.

Valencia Purry, who earned many degrees and certificates from HFC and a bachelor's degree from SHU, recently earned her MBA at Wayne State.

Amany Jadallah has returned to HFC as a Compensation Specialist in Human Resources.

On June 28, HFC will host a free hazardous waste collection day. Wayne County residents with proof of residency are eligible to drop off specified items at this free event.

The Board of Trustees will hold a Building and Site Committee meeting in the Cabinet Conference Room.

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.

Instructor Ali Hariri's daughters, Rana and Nour, both HFC alumnae, graduated from different universities on the same day.

Tony Conti always relished witnessing students’ reactions to new concepts in real-time.

Cortney Rinehart will attend U-M this fall, thanks to the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. She is the eighth HFC student to win this competitive award.

Architect Chad Richert chose a teaching path mid-career, and loves seeing students grow at HFC and beyond. He also invented the first magnetic construction toy.

The Board of Trustees will hold an Ad Hoc Committee meeting in the Cabinet Conference Room.

Alumnus Jesse Mattox returned to HFC for a 2024 production. Mattox, who dropped out of high school, can now boast three college degrees, research, and numerous theatre credits — and he's heading toward more.

After setting HFC on solid financial ground and bringing memorable leadership to his many teams, John Satkowski will retire from HFC.

“Coaching to Develop Motivation” explores what motivates people and how coaching can help unlock their potential.