Presidential News Archive

Hindu woman dancing with many colors on her face, clothing, and hair.

Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on one of the two most important festivals of the Hindu year.
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Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and Shai James Boyd talk about the meaning of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. (Reshared from 2022)
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Board of Trustees meeting, February 20

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on February 20, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.
MSU Spartan helmet next to a lit vigil candle.

HFC campus vigil to honor MSU victims Feb. 20

Our entire community is invited to gather for a vigil in honor of the MSU shooting victims.
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Standing with the MSU Community, and supporting each other

A message from HFC President Russell Kavalhuna about how we can stand with MSU and support each other as we face far-too-frequent violence.
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Hawk Talk (formerly First Friday) on Feb. 22

President Kavalhuna welcomes the HFC community to his first Hawk Talk of 2023. This event replaces First Fridays, and will take place Weds., Feb. 22
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Board of Trustees meeting, January 17

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 17, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.

Happy Holidays 2022: President’s Family Video

President Kavalhuna and his family share some traditions, and send warm holiday wishes to you and yours, in whatever ways you celebrate this holiday season.
Wayne State University and Henry Ford College Presidents shaking hands after signing Learn4ward partnership.

Henry Ford College and Wayne State University top leaders sign historic Learn4ward partnership

HFC, Wayne State University, and regional leaders gathered to celebrate the launch of the innovative Learn4ward partnership and its anticipated impact on students and the economy.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees meeting, December 12, 6:00 p.m.

NOTE NEW TIME: The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on December 12, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Henry Ford College and Wayne State University announce guaranteed transfer partnership

Henry Ford College Learn4ward and Wayne State Transfer Pathways officially launches at Wayne State on Dec. 12. The program gives students a clear, seamless pathway to two college degrees.
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Board of Trustees meeting, November 21, 6:00 p.m.

NOTE NEW TIME: The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on November 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
President Kavalhuna in the ASCC Atrium

Pizza and a Play with President Kavalhuna (video)

President Kavalhuna invites you to a pizza dinner in the ASCC (L) Atrium, followed by the HFC production of "The Passage" play.
Photo of HFC President Russ Kavalhuna holding a basketball.

Dinner and Hoops with President Kavalhuna (video)

President Kavalhuna invites you to Dinner at 5101 Restaurant, followed by the Hawks' basketball home opener on November 9.
Halloween pumpkin carved with HFC Hawk

Halloween, All Saints’, All Souls’, and Día de los Muertos: President’s Video

Bringing back a recent video, President Kavalhuna talks about this week's holidays of Halloween, All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, and Día de los Muertos.
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Learn4ward partnership brings together regional leaders to celebrate student-first innovation

On Oct. 24, HFC, UM-Dearborn, and regional leaders gathered to celebrate the launch of the innovative Learn4ward partnership and its anticipated impact on students and the state.
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell

Join us to thank Debbie Dingell Dec. 9

Debbie Dingell has provided years of exemplary, dedicated service and friendship to our College and our community. Join us to thank her as she moves to her new district.
Henry Ford College and University of Michigan-Dearborn logos side-by-side.

HFC and UM-Dearborn launch innovative guaranteed admission partnership

HFC and the University of Michigan-Dearborn will launch our game-changing Learn4ward partnership at a public event on Oct. 24. Learn4ward will benefit students and the state's economy.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees meeting, October 17, 2022

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on October 17, 2022. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
Image of Native American on horse, image of tools of 15th-century maritime navigation

Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the holiday known officially as Columbus Day and also commemorated as Indigenous Peoples' Day.
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LGBT History Month: President’s Video

Reflections on this month-long holiday commemorating those who have contributed to equal rights for all.
Graphic for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: President’s Video

In a reprise of their video from last year, President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher share the background and "sweet" meaning of the Jewish High Holy Days.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees meeting, September 19, 2022

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 19, 2022. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.

Labor Day: President’s Video

With gratitude to labor unions and workers, we re-share the 2021 feature in which President Kavalhuna and Lynn Boza describe the meaning of Labor Day -- with a musical assist from Anthony Lai.