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

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

Mary Lane looks back at her 20 years on the HFC Board of Trustees.

HFC's Abdulhakem Alsadah was recently appointed to the statewide commission, which advises the Governor.

Terri Hagen took advantage of quiet evenings and weekends during the lockdown studying for the SHRM-CP exam, which she recently passed.

Harvell plans to enhance scholarship due to recent acceptance into U-M's Diversity Scholars Network.

McDonald discusses his goals as he enters his 42nd year as president of the HFC Federation of Teachers, Local 1650.

Coal miner's granddaughter and AFO President Lynn Boza loves her work as a counselor, and enjoys serving as a union advocate.

Tiffany Webster's wide-ranging career prepared her well for HFC (and don't forget Open Enrollment!). Some football and popcorn helped along the way, too.

The Motor City Theatre Organ Society – Redford Theatre Board of Directors elected HFC's Sharon Pearl Picking as the first female president in its 56-year history.

Former HFC instructor Deborah Al Najjar recently founded DESIRECompass Coaching, a writing consultancy to assist aspiring authors at all levels.

Dr. Jennifer Ernst started her own educational journey at a community college, and said, "Every opportunity I’ve had since my early college days is rooted in that one chance, that one moment, that one opportunity."

As she heads into retirement, Dr. Carole Sloan looks back on 37 years at HFC.

Brennan's article for the Institute for Effectiveness in Higher Education discusses higher education in the wake of the pandemic, including responsibilities, accountability, and offerings.

Author and professor Bill Barber’s new blog discusses current events, economics, and democracy. Comments welcomed!

“The greatest thing that we can do for each other in a time of adversity is to demonstrate love," says Carrington.

Kimberly Perlongo joins HFC as a new staff accountant in Financial Services.

Political science instructor Robert Yahrmatter will become Associate Dean of SoLA July 1.

Tim Sequin will retire from HFC on March 31 after 15 years. Look for him in local choirs, on basketball courts, and at barbecue competitions.

A new citizen, a new name: HR Customer Service Leader Adam Jaber commemorates his new citizenship with a name change.

Coordinator of Program Improvement and Effectiveness, Jennifer Markin, brings 15 years of higher education experience to her new role.

HFC economics professor William Barber publishes his first book, “Capitalism, Socialism, and the Promise of Democracy.” He explains the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of Democratic Socialism, Democratic Capitalism, and Oligarchic Capitalism.

Believe it or not, underneath the costume, pink wig, and clown makeup is HFC faculty member Bonnie Jobe. She has been a clown for 16 years, making people smile at America's Thanksgiving Parade.

HFC art instructor Mariam Ezzat has been named a 2019 Kresge Fellow. She is one of two Kresge Fellows teaching at HFC.