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Dr. Hassan Mohseni Nameghi

Get to Know HFC: Hassan Mohseni Nameghi

HFC pre-engineering program director became a professor after discovering he had a passion for teaching.
Valencia Purry

Get to Know HFC: Valencia Purry, culinary artist

HFC's Valencia Purry enjoys working with culinary students and seeing them succeed.
G. Kevin Dewey

Get to Know HFC: G. Kevin Dewey, music maestro

Kevin Dewey has been making beautiful music for HFC for more than a quarter century. And now, he has invented new ways to teach it.
Shai James-Boyd

HFC’s Shai James-Boyd publishes article on the empathy mindset of an exceptional leader

Shai James-Boyd describes some of the differences between good and exceptional leaders, and the importance of empathy as a value and skill.
Adam Jaber

HFC’s Adam Jaber promoted to HR-IS Analyst

HFC Human Resources Customer Service Leader gets promoted.
Rick Hatala and Hannah Hatala.

Get to know HFC: Rick Hatala and Hannah Hatala

Rick Hatala and his daughter Hannah both work in HFC's Information Technology Services department.
An image of Sarah Maier with her family.

HFC welcomes e-Instructional Designer Sarah Maier

New e-Instructional Designer joins HFC's Office of Academic Services.
Kirk Bradley

Get to Know HFC: Coach Kirk Bradley

HFC assistant basketball coach has a strong desire to help student athletes attain their goals.
Rick Wyka

HFC welcomes Campus Safety Associate Rick Wyka

Former Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Rick Wyka joins the HFC Campus Safety team.
Eric Pate

Get to Know HFC: Eric Pate, the voice of the Hawks

Announcing HFC athletics allows former journalist and current assistant school principal Eric Pate to stay connected to sports.
Melissa Kurtz

HFC welcomes new accountant Melissa Kurtz

New HFC team member brings more than 35 years of accounting experience to the College.
Rachel Ford

Get to Know HFC: Rachel Ford

Web Accessibly Manager Rachel Ford advocates for connections between accessibility, student success, and universal design.
Tanusree Coomar

HFC welcomes new Construction and Project Coordinator

A native of India, Tanusree Coomar brings her skills and enthusiasm to a diverse role in helping the College grow.
Tabor and his two dogs

Get to Know HFC: “Jeremy, why does my printer hate me?”

How did a guy who once hated computers end up becoming a computer tech guru with an ever-present smile on his face?
Anthony Lai

Instructor supports indie musicians by performing covers of their songs

HFC music instructor Anthony Lai's renditions of three indie songs met with acclaim.
headshot of Barb Eisterhold

Eisterhold promoted to Director of Financial Accounting at HFC

Long-time HFC employee Barb Eisterhold has been promoted to Director of Financial Accounting.
Chad Austin

Get to Know HFC: Chad Austin, Career Services

Chad Austin has been connecting HFC students to careers since 2009. Learn more about how he sees the future of the field and student opportunities.
Nick Pasiero

New IEMP coordinator finds a job with global impact

The innovative and difference-making IEMP coordinator job at HFC was one of the most appealing in the nation, says Pasiero. It is also the first time he has seen trees without their leaves.
Mark Tade

HFC welcomes Mark Tade as Assistant Director of Employee and Labor Relations

Former nuclear submarine officer and lawyer Mark Tade joins the College as Assistant Director of Employee and Labor Relations
Split photo of Bailey and his book's cover image.

Retired HFC professor publishes a “memoir in essays”

"Get Thee to a Bakery" chronicles retired HFC English professor's traveling and culinary adventures.
Britney Underwood

HFC welcomes new admissions recruiter Britney Underwood

Underwood's experiences at other institutions, combined with insights from her teammates, will inform and inspire her work at HFC.
Dr. Adam Hazlett

Instructor with Appalachian roots enjoys his work with HFC students

Dr. Adam R. Hazlett has a unique career story.

Smyrski appointed interim dean of HFC’s School of Liberal Arts

Larry Smyrski will serve as the interim dean of Liberal Arts until June.

Trustee Dr. Michael Meade reflects on 40 years of College service as he retires from the Board

Dr. Michael Meade confident HFC is in good hands as he retires from the Board of Trustees.