News Archive

Jul 24
HFC Campus Safety Emergency Blue Box

HFC Crime Prevention and Emergency Response Training

The Crime Prevention and Emergency Response Training will help members of the HFC community learn how to react to emergencies, support one another, and contribute to a safer campus.
Amy Hahn headshot

Governor Whitmer appoints alumna to Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

HFC alumna Amy Hahn will serve a 3-year term promoting the field she is passionate about.
Aug 08
A woman in a hijab smiling and using the computer in the Welcome Center.

August 8 is Super Saturday! Join us on campus for all your enrollment needs

Students: Join us on campus August 8 if you need help with financial aid, advising, orientation, class registration, financial aid, or anything related to enrolling at the College. We will meet you at the HFC Welcome Center any time from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Aug 11
HFC students outside campus main entrance sign

Welcome Day events for all new students

New to HFC? Please attend the free Welcome Day events in mid-August to learn more about your academic program. Bring your family!
Financial planning session: businesspeople working at a table

Accounts Payable update: new form for Check Requests and BPO payments

HFC Financial Services has introduced an enhanced process to streamline invoice approvals and payments. A quick reference guide is available.
golf team

HFC golf team invites new players

Interested in playing for the HFC golf team? Enrolled students should contact Coach Mark Kusiak today.
Headshot of Kim Kaier

Get to Know HFC: Kim Kaier brings a family legacy to her HFC work

Kim Kaier has worked at HFC since 1999. She recently moved to the Academic Affairs team as Special Assistant to the Vice President.
Gregory Ward in a high-tech lab

Get to Know HFC: Gregory Ward is constantly refining his teaching skills

Hearing from his students that they're learning helps energize Gregory Ward's passion for teaching.
Eight tenured instructors' photos

Eight HFC instructors achieve the career milestone of tenure

In the spring of 2026, HFC awarded tenure to faculty members from eight different academic disciplines.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees July 9 Committee Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold its Building and Site committee meeting in the Cabinet Conference Room, 4th Floor ASCC (L) Building.
Drew Thomas at his desk

HFC welcomes Drew Thomas, designer and recruiter

Drew Thomas is excited to help new students join the College and find their path in life.
A pile of buttons that read "VOTE"

Register to vote in the 2026 Primary and General Election

The Primary and Midterm elections are coming in August and November. Make sure you are registered and you vote!
On the left Joel Walkowski's book cover. On the right, Joel Walkowski at a Lions game.

Alumnus’ book touches on addiction, recovery, and the Detroit Lions

Joel Walkowski is a stand-up comic, GM strategist, author, and die-hard Lions fan. His love for the Lions partly inspired his first book.
Head shot of Charles Jackson.

Get to Know HFC: Advisor Charles Jackson is an engineer and comic book artist

For Charles Jackson, assisting students in their academic pursuits is more valuable than money.
Dennis and Donna Ringle on the U of M football field.

Dennis Ringle stresses history’s importance for America’s 250th birthday

Retired history instructor Dennis Ringle was in the Navy for 22 years and authored a history book. He believes it is more important than ever to study history.
Statue of Liberty on flag background

America’s Independence Day 2026

HFC President David M. Knezek, Jr., shares some thoughts on Independence Day on his second day as the College president.
All six colors of the Disability Pride Flag are muted. Red, yellow, white, blue, and green stripes on a black background.

July is Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, which celebrates the history and achievements of people with disabilities.
David Knezek in the planetarium next to the projection equipment

Welcome to HFC, President Knezek!

It's a new era at HFC: President David M. Knezek, Jr. begins his tenure on July 1. Our community will have many chances to interact with him as he undertakes his strategic work with us in the months to come. (Photo from Hammond Planetarium)
Mike Esseily

Board of Trustees names HFC alumnus Mike Esseily superintendent of Dearborn schools

HFC alumnus Mike Esseily is the first Arab-American to be named superintendent of the Dearborn Public Schools.
Max Bilodeau headshot

Get to Know HFC: Max Bilodeau challenges and inspires students

HFC chemistry instructor Max Bilodeau prefers teaching at the community college level, which allows him to provide one-on-one support to students.
Holly Collins and Alison Buchanan

Alumna “takes the leap” into a complete career pivot

Holly Collins originally planned to become a nurse, but changed majors and aspires to teach English, preferably at HFC.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees June 15 Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Rooms (Bldg. L).
Screenshot of Eco-Discovery Center of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary virtual screen.

Sagenverse delivers “digital twin” online environments

Sagenverse, led by HFC alumnus Ben Mazza, expands outreach by delivering dynamic experiences so organizations such as museums can extend beyond their physical location.
Alison Buchanan and Savannah DeNio

For Savannah DeNio, fourth grade teaching is her destiny

HFC Honors Program student Savannah DeNio aspires to teach fourth grade, following in the footsteps of her grandfather and aunt.