Presidential News Archive

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Info and resources about coronavirus

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

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday).
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President Kavalhuna selected for Aspen New Presidents Fellowship

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.
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HFC supports Governor Whitmer’s “60 by 30 Action Alliance”

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

25th Annual President’s Collage Concert is Feb. 29

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

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

January 2020 State of the College address

President Kavalhuna and Dr. Michael Meade present remarks and updates at the January 2020 State of the College event.
2019 holiday photo of Kavalhuna family

Wishing you refreshment, hope, and peace during this holiday season

President Kavalhuna shares good wishes from his family, and his personal thoughts and gratitude to our community as we reach the holiday break.
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Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany

As part of a series on religious, cultural, and historic holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflects surrounding the Christmas holiday season.
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What Kwanzaa means

As part of a series on cultural, historic, and religious holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Kwanzaa.
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What Hanukkah means

As part of a series about religious, historic, and cultural holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections about Hanukkah.

Executive Director of Human Resources, and related news

LaDonna Holley is appointed Executive Director of HR; Lori Gonko promoted and takes over HR; Campus Safety reports to Student Affairs
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Dearborn's new brand launch is a step forward for our community

HFC, which has been part of the Dearborn community since 1938, congratulates the City of Dearborn on its new branding initiative, and what it means for the community.
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What Thanksgiving means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this festive holiday. Henry Ford College will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 1 in observance of the holiday.
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What Veterans Day means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this national holiday that honors all military veterans.
Maureen Webster, Russ Kavalhuna, Tony Perry

Turkey Trot supports Hawks' Nest, BMQFG

The Turkey Trot brought community members together to support student-focused campus organizations.
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Campus Safety Service Level Analysis

President Kavalhuna has initiated a review to make sure we are providing optimal campus safety service to our community.
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Halloween, All Saints', All Souls' holidays

The holidays are distinct, but are deeply intertwined with many traditions through the centuries. President Kavalhuna shares his reflections.
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President Kavalhuna joins state leaders to call for applications for redistricting commission

A non-partisan group of leaders is educating Michiganders about applying to be on the new Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. The Commission will redraw Michigan's legislative districts in accordance with the Voters Not Politicians amendment passed last year.
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President Kavalhuna speaks on FedListens panel

President Kavalhuna spoke on a federal panel about the impact of community colleges on workers and employers, and how this affects the economy.
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Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day

President Kavalhuna talks about Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day, which are commemorated on the second Monday of October.
President Kavalhuna and students showing off Proud to Be HFC chocolates.

More than 1,100 high school students visited HFC as potential future Hawks!

Discover Day welcomed students from high schools around the region. Check out our photo album.

What Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mean

As part of a series on religious, culture, and historic holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Jewish High Holy Days.