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.
Easter: President’s video
In this video, President Kavalhuna and Armida Kiluk describe the meaning of the Easter holiday, which is sacred to Christians worldwide.
Passover: President’s video
In this video, President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher talk about the history and meaning of the Jewish holiday of Passover. Asher's parents were Holocaust survivors, which makes the holiday even more special to her.
Sign up today: President Kavalhuna leads employees vs. students basketball game
Sign up today to join the fun as President Kavalhuna leads an employee team to take on a student team in a friendly game of basketball April 15.
Eid al Fitr: President’s video
President Kavalhuna shares his brief reflections on the holiday of Eid al Fitr and what learning about each other's celebrations can bring to our community.
Board of Trustees meeting, March 17
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
Board of Trustees meeting, February 17
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
Black History Month: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and HFC alumna Alanna Grace-Marie Schwartz talk about the meaning of Black History Month.
Board of Trustees meeting, January 21
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna talks about the meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in our community and in his own life.
Remembering Mayor Jack O’Reilly
Jack O’Reilly was a great leader who dedicated his life to civic service. We will miss him, and we honor his legacy.
Kwanzaa: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Kwanzaa holiday. A special presentation by HFC alumna Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz follows.
Christmas, Advent, Epiphany: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and HFC student Sterling Lester share their reflections on the Christmas holiday (including Advent and Epiphany).
Hanukkah: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher share the background and meaning of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
Exonerated 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.”
Board of Trustees meeting, December 9
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
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.
Board of Trustees meeting, November 25
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
Veterans Day: President’s Video
We celebrate Veterans Day with videos from President Kavalhuna, student veterans, Trustee Roxanne McDonald, and Judge Gene Hunt, who founded the Veterans Court.
Update on Southeast Michigan Student Success Center (SEMSSC)
An update on the SEMSSC project.
Diwali: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and Vinita Parekh share their reflections on this five-day festival celebrated in India and throughout the world.
Board of Trustees meeting, October 21
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: President’s Video
President Kavalhuna and John Michael Sefel share the background and meaning of the 10 Jewish High Holy Days.
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.