News and Events

HFC pre-engineering team named 2025 Community College Innovation Challenge finalist
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.

Jim Piché earned 3 degrees and a certificate after 30 years of work
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.

Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Lori M. Gonko as Interim President of the College
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 tests limits through aerospace engineering and the Seven Summits
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.

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

Learning Lab schedule for Summer 2025
The Learning Lab's schedule for the Summer 2025 semester begins May 13.
May 22

Fifty-One O One restaurant hosts International Cuisine luncheons on summer Thursdays
Fifty-One O One will host its popular International Cuisine series on Thursdays from May 22 to June 26. Reservations recommended!
Dec 24 - Jan 01

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

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

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

Commencement is May 10. All info is here!
All the information you need to attend Commencement this Saturday, or watch our live stream, is on our Commencement website.

MCCAA Eastern Conference Champion baseball team heads to regionals!
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
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We encourage you to take advantage of resources to support your mental health and wellbeing.

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

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

Board of Trustees appoints Kevin Howley as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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.

Thank you for donating so much food to the “Pack the Pantry for Pride” food drive!
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.

Award-winning writer Alaina Schnell becomes EIC of "The Mirror News"
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.”

College Store Book Buyback Days for Winter 2025 (3 days only!)
You can sell your textbooks at the College Store Book Buyback Days May 6-8. A valid photo ID is required.

Honors students publicly present research on Honors Day
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 honors student Summer Brooks chairs PTK, advocates for Narcan
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.

Barrett Creative Writing Contest celebrates 50 years, announces winners
Five students won the Barrett Creative Writing Contest and read their work at the April 17 awards ceremony.

Board of Trustees meeting, April 28
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.

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