President

May 20
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Board of Trustees meeting, May 20

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Congratulations, HFC Class of 2024!

Hundreds of HFC students graduated on May 4. Videos and photos are now online.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and Linda Brandt talk about the history and meaning of Earth Day and Arbor Day, and what we can do to support sustainability and create a better environment for all.
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Passover: President’s video

In this video, President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher talk about the history and meaning of the Jewish holiday of Passover. Asher's parents were Holocaust survivors, which makes the holiday even more special to her.
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Board of Trustees meeting, April 15: NOTE LOCATION CHANGE

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Sisson Gallery of the MacKenzie Fine Arts Center.
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Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the high Holy Days of the Christian year.
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Sign up today: President Kavalhuna and Michelangelo Molinari lead employees vs. students friendly hoops game

Sign up today to join the team as President Kavalhuna takes on members of the HFC student body in a friendly game of basketball April 17.
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Board of Trustees meeting, March 18

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Eastern Michigan University and Henry Ford College launch Learn4ward agreement for guaranteed transfer

The Learn4ward agreement provides guaranteed transfer to Eastern Michigan University for qualified students who complete an HFC associate degree.
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Ramadan and Eid al Fitr: President’s video

In this video made in 2022, President Kavalhuna, HFC Trustee Adel Mozip, and IEMP Coordinator Nicholas Paseiro talk about the meaning of Ramadan and Eid al Fitr.
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Thank you to our community

President Kavalhuna expresses his thanks to our local community -- and his College teammates -- for your ongoing support and specifically for supporting our millage proposal.
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Board of Trustees meeting, February 19

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on February 19, 2024 in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Black History Month: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and HFC alumna Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz talk about the meaning of Black History Month.
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League of Women Voters of Dearborn-Dearborn Heights hosts voter education event about upcoming millage

The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan educational organization, will host an event in Dearborn to talk about the upcoming millage. Everyone is invited!
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna talks about the meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in our community and in his own life.
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Board of Trustees meeting, January 16

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 16, 2024 in the Rosenau Board Room.
President Kavalhuna presents information to students from Ecorse High School

President Kavalhuna authors Free Press editorial about meeting students where they are

In this editorial, President Kavalhuna describes how a student-success-focused college meets students where they are and helps them achieve their dreams.
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Kwanzaa: President’s Video

In this 2021 presentation, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Kwanzaa holiday. A special presentation by HFC student Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz follows.
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Christmas, Advent, Epiphany: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna and HFC student Sterling Lester share their reflections on the Christmas holiday (including Advent and Epiphany).
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President’s Holiday Video 2023

President Kavalhuna and a special guest share reflections on the importance of a welcoming community, and wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday season. (Related content about Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah is also included.)
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Henry Ford College and Corewell Health announce first-of-its-kind Nurse Immersive Clinical and Employment program

This unique partnership will help create a sustainable nursing pipeline, with financial support, immersive experiences, and guaranteed employment for successful nursing students.
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Board of Trustees meeting, December 11

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Hanukkah: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher share the background and meaning of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
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Thanksgiving: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on how listening and connecting can make Thanksgiving -- and the world -- better for everyone.