Presidential News Archive

Former State Senator Morris Hood III was a public servant, a good friend to many, and a supporter of Henry Ford College.

President Kavalhuna congratulates our 2020 HFC graduates, Shai James-Boyd welcomes new members to the HFC Alumni Association, we invite graduates to share their stories.

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the holiday known as Cinco de Mayo.

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Ramadan, and how we can support our Muslim community.

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on two major environmental holidays this week.

HFC instructor Monica Casarez died April 12 from COVID-19. President Kavalhuna paid tribute to her at the April 2020 Board of Trustees meeting (9 minute video).

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on April 20, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections about the loss of our teammate, Monica Casarez, and what she meant to this community.

HFC alumna and instructor Monica Casarez, who volunteered to serve patients during the coronavirus pandemic, died April 12, 2020. Her bright spirit and selfless outreach will be well remembered.

Members of the HFC community are doing life-saving, meaningful, and supportive work in many ways during the coronavirus. We share some of those stories with you here.

Governor Whitmer extended the Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order through April 30. President Kavalhuna and the HFC community support this decision and will continue with remote operations.

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Easter, the centerpiece of the Christian year, and Holy Week and Good Friday.

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Passover.

During the April 2 Board of Trustees meeting, President Kavalhuna addressed comments of support and hope to HFC students.

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on April 2, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.

President Kavalhuna's second message to the College community following Governor Whitmer's remain-at-home order, addressed to faculty and staff.

President Kavalhuna describes what is happening at HFC in regard to coronavirus as of March 11, 2020.

Henry Ford College is taking an active approach to monitoring the spread of coronavirus and ensuring the safety of our campus community.

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday).

President Kavalhuna is one of only 25 presidents selected nationally for the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship. The goal is to achieve transformational change on behalf of students.

HFC champions Gov. Whitmer's goal of having 60% of working-age adults achieve a college education by 2030.

HFC musicians will perform Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center in Dearborn for the 25th Annual President’s Collage Concert.

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Chinese New Year, sometimes called the Lunar New Year.

President Kavalhuna and Dr. Michael Meade present remarks and updates at the January 2020 State of the College event.