Presidential News Archive

Tyrone Bean presents at the DTE headquarters, flanked by Mayor Mike Duggan (second from right) and other leaders.

Youth leader and HFC student is an aspiring entrepreneur

HFC student and community youth leader aspires to open his own line of luxury clothing.
Governor Whitmer and two HFC students

Governor Gretchen Whitmer talks vision, closing the skills gap during visit to HFC

Governor Gretchen Whitmer toured HFC programs March 14, and talked about her vision for the State of Michigan and how HFC helps meet the state's needs.
Henry Ford College Logo

Condolences to our community following the death of HFC student Ahmed Altaii

HFC student Ahmed Altaii passed away March 9 while on spring break.
President Kavalhuna in his office

President Kavalhuna: Community college is the right investment for Michigan

In an op ed in Crain's Detroit Business, President Kavalhuna makes the case for tuition-free community college to close the skills gap.
President Kavalhuna at his desk

From President Kavalhuna: Academic resources to help students succeed

Struggling in your classes due to College closures? Let us help. Henry Ford College offers many academic support resources to help students succeed.
John and Debbie Dingell

John Dingell remembrances by the HFC community

Many members of the HFC community contacted us in the wake of John Dingell's Feb. 7 passing. We are sharing some of those stories here.
John and Debbie Dingell

John Dingell, a man For the Good of All

John Dingell, former U.S. congressman, Dearborn resident, tireless advocate, and friend to our community, will always be honored at HFC. President Kavalhuna and members of the HFC community, along with civic leaders, share their stories about John Dingell.
Tyrone Bean with Russell Kavalhuna

HFC student Tyrone Bean is Youth Presenter for Grow Detroit's Young Talent

Henry Ford College business student Tyrone Bean was selected to be the youth presenter at the Grow Detroit’s Young Talent 2019 Kick-off at DTE Energy HQ Jan. 31.
Two volunteers scooping olives into food containers

Nearly 400 volunteered to serve at MLK Day of Service

HFC and U-M Dearborn collaborated to provide service to dozens of local non-profit organizations helping our community. (Photo courtesy UM-Dearborn)
President Kavalhuna being pinned by fellow rotarian, and HFC Trustee, James Thorpe.

President Kavalhuna joins the Dearborn Rotary

President Kavalhuna gets involved in a major service international organization.
Students walking on campus

President Kavalhuna establishes a strategic enrollment management core team

Vice President Daniel Herbst and Vice President Michael Nealon will lead the way to evaluate and improve our enrollment processes and, in the long-term, our outcomes.
Large check presentation with board and legislators

January State of the College: points of pride, vision for 2019 and beyond

The Winter State of the College started with a major announcement and concluded with inspiration for how we can remain focused on student success.
Rick Snyder and Russ Kavalhuna

Governor names President Kavalhuna to 21st Century Talent Creation Subcommittee

As he left office, Governor Snyder appointed HFC President Russell Kavalhuna to the 21st Century Talent Creation Subcommittee.
HFC Technology Building, main campus

HFC receives nearly $7 million in state funding for new Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute

To boost Michigan’s future workforce, the state legislature granted Henry Ford College capital outlay funding to move forward with its new Entrepreneur and Innovation Institute / Technology Building Renovation and Addition.
Photo of Kavalhuna family in front of a decorated tree

From President Kavalhuna: Wishing you joy and fulfillment

President Kavalhuna reflects on the heart and soul of Henry Ford College as we enter the holiday break.
Russ Kavalhuna, Kiwanis banner, Ray Scoboria

Kiwanitalk with President Kavalhuna: Why Henry Ford College?

This 30-minute video showcases President Kavalhuna's leadership and the advantages Henry Ford College offers our students and community.
Photo of Kavalhuna family at 5101 Restaurant

From President Kavalhuna: Why I Am Grateful for You

This is a great time to reflect on the people in our lives who make us grateful. I am grateful for you.
Group photo of the Nov. 16 ceremony featuring Kavalhuna, Nealon, and students

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomes new members

The Phi Theta Kappa honor society chapter at HFC, Alpha Xi Mu, is celebrating its 30th year, and inducted new members Nov. 16.
Russell Kavalhuna sitting across from Domenico Grasso

President Kavalhuna meets his U-M Dearborn counterpart, Chancellor Domenico Grasso

President Kavalhuna met his counterpart, Chancellor Domenico Grasso at neighboring U-M Dearborn in November 2018.
Photo of Wigent, Maleyko, and Liepa

President Kavalhuna congratulates Glenn Maleyko on Michigan Superintendent of the Year Award

On Nov. 12, the Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA) named Dearborn Public Schools Dr. Glenn Maleyko as the Michigan Superintendent of the Year.
Cast of The Laramie Project onstage with President Kavalhuna

President Kavalhuna meets cast of The Laramie Project

President Russell Kavalhuna, fifth from left, and his wife Courtney, sixth from left, joined the student cast of HFC's production, *The Laramie Project*, on stage during its opening weekend.
Photo of Kavalhuna in his office

President Kavalhuna highlights new college leaders article

President Kavalhuna was featured in a Metromode article about new leadership at Dearborn colleges