News and Events

Jan 16
Dr. Yusef Salaam is wearing a white button down shirt and blue and white dotted tie.

Innocent Central Park Five defendant keynotes MLK Convocation

Yusef Salaam, one of the "Central Park Five," will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation – “When They See Us: A Journey of Resilience and Justice.”
Andrea Herrera standing in front of a mountainous scene.

HFC welcomes Andrea Herrera, who brings overseas experience to her new role

Andrea Herrera's knowledge of four languages makes her invaluable as HFC's new Bilingual K-12 Admissions Recruiter.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees meeting, December 9

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

College Store sale: 25% off

From Dec. 9-13, The College Store will offer 25% off HFC apparel and merchandise.
Photo of Carolyn Frey.

Carolyn Frey finds fulfillment in second career as a nurse

When Carolyn Frey decided to change careers and become a nurse, HFC provided the education she needed.
HFC Volleyball players left to right: Skylar Piper, Katya Salame, and Djene Sy.

3 Hawks volleyball players earn MCCAA Eastern Conference Honorable Mention

HFC volleyball players Skylar Piper, Katya Salame, and Djene Sy earned MCCAA Eastern Conference Honorable Mention.
Musicians playing the trumpet at a concert.

Free Autumn Jazz Concert on campus

Join us for the Autumn Jazz Concert on Dec. 11. Admission is free.
Toy drive donations of toys and a jar of money.

Donations needed for the Solidary Christmas Toy and Clothes Drive

Please donate to the Solidary Christmas Toy/Clothes Drive by Dec. 12 to benefit Freedom House Detroit.
HFC Wrestlers left to right: Jacob Campbell, Jacob Navarro, and Kyle Wilson.

3 HFC wrestlers earn NJCAA national rankings

Wrestlers Jacob Campbell, Jacob Navarro, and Kyle Wilson earn NJCAA national rankings.
A group working on app development ideas.

HFC and Apple Foundation offer free app development course to the public

Any adult who wants to learn Swift and app development from Apple may enroll in this free HFC program Jan. 28-May 1, 2025.
Jan 04
A photo of cyber space and a laptop with a sillhouette of a graduate.

Get help during Cyber Services Saturday, Jan. 4!

If you need help with financial aid, advising, orientation, class registration, financial aid, and more, we are here to help on Cyber Services Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
HFC's Chorus singing in matching black dresses and necklaces.

You are invited to “Circle of Refuge” winter Choral concert

Please join us for the "Circle of Refuge," an HFC Choral concert celebrating the refuge created by gathering together during times of change, on Dec. 5.
An illustrated image of a woman trying to hold back stress factors.

Join the Counseling team for a stress-coping skills session

As the holidays and finals draw near, the HFC Counseling Department will share coping skills at its first group session Dec. 4.
Henry Ford II Honors Program students gathered together.

Honors students present their research on Honors Day

The public is invited to Honors Day on Dec. 6, where Henry Ford II Honors Program students will present and discuss their research projects in a symposium-style event.
Image of students at HFC entrance sign with Thanksgiving overlay

Thanksgiving: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections (from 2022) on how listening and connecting can make Thanksgiving -- and the world -- better for everyone.
Larry Smyrski

Larry Smyrski retires from HFC: “Each day will be its own adventure”

After 33 years in higher education, Larry Smyrski will retire at the end of the calendar year. Join us for his retirement party on Dec. 10.
Volunteer puts donation items in a box.

“Warmer Days Clothing Drive” ends Dec. 6

HFC Local 71 is collecting clothing and financial donations to assist three schools in Dearborn Heights and Detroit this winter.
International students outside HFC campus at night with their carved pumpkins.

Sixth annual International Students pumpkin-carving party

Students showed off their creativity at the International Students annual pumpkin-carving party.
Bri Frey's painting of a blue woman in dark water.

You are invited: “Visual Loudmouths: The Art of Good Trouble” reception

HFC's latest art exhibition, "Visual Loudmouths: The Art of Good Trouble," will be in the Sisson Art Gallery until Dec. 5.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees meeting, November 25

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
Feb 19 - Feb 21
HFC student Malak Cherri's painting, "From the Rubble," which shows city ruins with laundry drying and a cloudy blue sky.

Join us for 2025 LAND Conference at HFC

HFC is proud to host the 2025 LAND Conference Feb. 19-21, 2025. Lighting talk proposals are due in mid-November; registration for the conference is Feb. 17.
Sample blood collection tube with HIV test label on HIV infection screening test form.

HIV/AIDS awareness and confidential testing

The College will provide awareness info and confidential testing opportunities Dec. 3.
White Nike logo on a black background.

Athletics agreement with BSN Sports provides apparel and other advantages

All HFC sports teams will now wear Nike apparel for game-day activities. A new online store is available to the public for Hawks gear.
Sides of books with money sticking out of one of the books.

College Store book buyback is Dec. 10-13

Bring a valid photo ID when selling your textbooks to the College Store Dec. 10-13.