Presidential News Archive

President Kavalhuna shares his thoughts about the chronic, systemic discrimination in our society, and how the College can give voice to the oppressed and dignity to minority voices.

Governor Whitmer has asked 20 leaders in industry, government, and higher education to lead the state's efforts in workforce development. President Kavalhuna is the only community college president on the board.

Memorial Day has only been an official holiday since 1971, but its legacy belongs to all service members. President Kavalhuna shares his reflections.

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on August 19, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on May 21, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.

New podcast series focuses on people who support student success at HFC.

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on May 18, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.

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.