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Retirement planning TIAA and HFC

TIAA retirement plan changes: group forums and 1:1 discussion available

All employees who are in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) should review this important information about changes to our TIAA plans. You are invited to attend group or individual information sessions.
Culinary Wellness chefs smiling behind the counter presenting food.

Culinary Wellness Café is open for lunch

Fresh, tasty, appealing lunch at a great value: HFC's Culinary Wellness Café reopens for lunch service September 18 and will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through Dec. 4.
Erin A. Moss Ferguson portrait

Board appoints Erin A. Moss Ferguson as VP of Legal Services and General Counsel

The Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of Erin A. Moss Ferguson as Vice President of Legal Services, following the announced retirement of VP Amy Clark.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees meeting, September 16

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
Sep 17
An aisle full of HFC shirts and mugs inside the College Store.

College Store sale: 25% off HFC clothing and merchandise

From Sept. 16-20, The College Store will offer 25% off HFC apparel and merchandise.
Sep 21
Dr. Fadia Cudry hugging her children, ready to join the annual Zaman Hope for Humanity Run Walk Picnic.

Zaman Hope for Humanity Run Walk event open to all

The Zaman Hope for Humanity Run Walk event on Sept. 21 will raise money for women and children in need. Register today!
The Suicide Prevention graphic with the teal and purple ribbon and teal and purple helping hands.

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. The caring Henry Ford College community is here to help and support you. You are not alone.
Oct 23
Female nursing student wearing a hijab and scrubs, tending to a nursing patient mannequin.

HFC hosts site review for continuing accreditation of nursing program

The public is invited to meet ACEN members to talk about HFC's Nursing program Oct. 23.
Linda Hannah has short caramel brown hair. She is wearing glasses and a houndstooth jacket in front of a dark background.

HFC alumna and motivational speaker empowers women to be their best selves

HFC provided Linda Hannah the confidence she needed to succeed as an entrepreneur.
Daniel Cascardo is wearing black and working on an art piece that is black and white, swirls and abstract.

Daniel Cascardo creates art to engage, entertain, and resonate with a diverse audience

HFC inspired Daniel Cascardo to become an artist, and taught him how to navigate the business side of being an artist.
Stylized illustration of a woman holding hands over her heart with hearts floating around her shoulders.

September is National Self-Care Awareness Month

September is National Self-Care Awareness Month. We encourage you to make self-care a priority even as you manage your schoolwork, job, and family responsibilities.
Sep 17
Jade Ortiz is the Women In Business keynote speaker and is on a blue and red graphic background.

HFC and Rocket Companies host Women in Business networking event

HFC and Rocket Companies, with keynote speaker Jade Ortiz, will host the inaugural Women in Business networking event at the College on Sept. 20.
Image of Harvey Milk on top of a watercolor rainbow background.

HFC holds auditions for “Dear Harvey” September 9

All HFC and UM-Dearborn students are welcome to audition for "Dear Harvey" Sept. 9. You do not need to have previous acting experience.
President Russ Kavalhuna's headshot. He is smiling and wearing a dark suit with blue tie in front of a blue backdrop.

Governor Whitmer reappoints President Kavalhuna to statewide workforce development board

Governor Whitmer reappointed HFC President Kavalhuna to another 4-year term on this board to lead statewide workforce development. He is the sole community college president on the board.
Sep 18
The Hammond Planetarium with a galaxy background.

HFC’s Hammond Planetarium will host 7 shows through December

Learn more about the celestial stars at the Hammond Planetarium, Dearborn's premier location for exploring the universe. Shows are free; we strongly recommend you register in advance to make sure there are enough seats. You may also show up at the door if you prefer.
Sep 17
Four students wearing props and fun glasses at a photo booth.

Student Activities invites you to Welcome Back Days September 17-19

Get involved! Welcome Back Days offers information, fun, and connections with free activities and events for students of all ages.
Sabit Islam has dark hair, smiling, wearing a light green pullover.

Alumnus excited to return to HFC to teach app development

HFC alumnus Sabit Islam is working on his bachelor's degree, developing an innovative communications app, and now returning to help out by mentoring students starting to learn app development.
Oct 09
London Howard is a 9 year old girl wearing her hair up in a floral dress and denim vest. Next to her picture is the cover of her book "The Princess Who Loves Sports" a princess wearing a gown and holding multiple sports equipment.

Nine-year-old author to read her children’s book at HFC

London Howard, a 9-year-old published author, will visit HFC with her mother. She will read from the book she wrote and take questions.
Sep 17
Students taking notes and studying.

Learning Lab’s Fall 2024 schedule of study skills workshops

Start off the semester by improving your study skills and managing your time, to avoid stress and difficulties later. Our workshops can help!
A Detroit Promise graduate in HFC cap and gown holding their cap out in front of a blue Detroit Promise media back drop.

HFC’s Detroit Promise celebrates 63 graduates

HFC's Detroit Promise announces the largest class to graduate (63 students) since it began in 2016.
Dearborn Public Schools and Henry Ford College logos side-by-side.

HFC houses Dearborn Adult and Community Education

This fall, the Dearborn Public Schools Adult and Community Education has a new home at HFC.
Christopher Serrano has dark hair and wears glasses.

Christopher Serrano wins Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship

HFC student Christopher Serrano one of about 200 national recipients of the Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship.
 Cortney Rinehart, Mariam Fawaz, and Anthony Preston represented HFC at the  Rubin Community Workshop 2024 in California.

Astronomy students connect to national researchers and cutting-edge technology

Three HFC students advocated for greater inclusion of under-resourced students studying astrophysics at the Rubin Community Workshop.
Sep 17
Register to vote button on an American flag.

HFC Students: Register to vote! We can help.

HFC's voter registration drive allows you to register to make your voice heard on Election Day.