News and Events

For the seventh time in 11 years, HFC has been named a Community College Innovation Challenge finalist. HFC is also the only college in Michigan participating in this year's CCIC.

After nearly 30 years, Jim Piché earned 3 associate degrees and a certificate from HFC. The Army veteran, teacher, and theatre major has learned a lot from life and school.

In a unanimous vote, the Board of Trustees appointed Lori M. Gonko, Ed.D., as interim president of the College. Dr. Gonko is expected to start her new role on July 1.

Albara Muthala will study aerospace engineering program at U-M. First, though, he'll attempt the Seven Summits in Washington state, a feat of mountaineering that would be the pinnacle of his young life.

The Writing Center is open for the Summer 2025 semester starting May 13.

The Learning Lab's schedule for the Summer 2025 semester begins May 13.

Fifty-One O One will host its popular International Cuisine series on Thursdays from May 22 to June 26. Reservations recommended!

Winter break is December 24 through January 1; the College will be closed.

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting following the Dearborn Public Schools meeting on May 12.

HFC students didn't need to get an “offer they couldn’t refuse” to attend this conversational event with the renowned director.

All the information you need to attend Commencement this Saturday, or watch our live stream, is on our Commencement website.

The Hawks baseball team won the MCCAA Eastern Conference last weekend, and advances to the NJCAA Region XII Division II Baseball Championship starting May 8.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We encourage you to take advantage of resources to support your mental health and wellbeing.

As the Student Council chair for the Fall 2025 semester, Richard Cremeans wants to bridge the gap between the student body and extracurricular programs.

The Dearborn Symphony will play Anthony Lai's original musical number, “In Other News,” at its final concert of the season on May 9.

Kevin R. Howley will join the College as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on May 27, 2025. He succeeds Vice President John Satkowski, who is retiring.

Five HFC departments contributed 540 lbs. of non-perishable food items for the Hawks' Nest as part of the "Pack the Pantry for Pride" food drive in April.

HFC provided Alaina Schnell with the fresh start she needed. She won the Barrett Contest twice and is the new editor-in-chief of “The Mirror News.”

You can sell your textbooks at the College Store Book Buyback Days May 6-8. A valid photo ID is required.

The public is invited to Honors Day on May 2, where Henry Ford II Honors Program students will present and discuss their research projects in a symposium-style event.

Nursing student did not let childhood illness stop her from growing into an honors student, leader, and community advocate on her way to a rewarding career.

Five students won the Barrett Creative Writing Contest and read their work at the April 17 awards ceremony.

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

President Russ Kavalhuna will join Western Michigan University as its 10th president this July, after an accomplished seven-year tenure at HFC.