Presidential News Archive

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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), February 15, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on February 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

DeLong, Diamond appointed to VP roles

DeLong becomes Vice President of Marketing and Communications; Diamond is Interim Vice President of Student Affairs.
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Chinese New Year 2021

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Chinese New Year, celebrated February 12 this year.
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HFC Climate Survey opens January 18

President Kavalhuna shares information about the upcoming Climate Survey, and encourages everyone to participate.
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Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the year-round meaning of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, and its specific relevance to the HFC community.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), January 19, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on January 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.
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State of the College video and resources, January 2021

President Kavalhuna and colleagues present the January 2021 State of the College event.

Trustee Dr. Michael Meade reflects on 40 years of College service as he retires from the Board

Dr. Michael Meade confident HFC is in good hands as he retires from the Board of Trustees.

Longest-serving Trustee Mary Lane reflects on 20 years as she retires from the Board

Mary Lane looks back at her 20 years on the HFC Board of Trustees.
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A holiday message from President Kavalhuna

In this brief video, President Kavalhuna talks about the year behind us, and reasons for hope and inspiration in 2021.
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Kwanzaa 2020

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Kwanzaa holiday season in 2020.
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Christmas, Advent, Epiphany, and the New Year

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on several of the year-end holidays in 2020, and the beginning of 2021.
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President Kavalhuna encourages students to keep going through Winter semester

President Kavalhuna and everyone at HFC is here to support you! Now is your time.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), December 14, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on December 14, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
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Hanukkah 2020

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the holiday of Hanukkah, and celebrating the 2020 holiday season.
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HFC and Dearborn Public Schools pilot new state financial literacy program

New financial literacy program empowers high school students to learn how to manage finances. The first cohort begins at HFC during the Winter 2021 semester.
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Henry Ford College and Eastern Michigan University partner to offer scholarships to frontline workers

Henry Ford College and Eastern Michigan University create a seamless path for Frontliners to complete both an associate and bachelor's degree.
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Happy Thanksgiving from President Kavalhuna

A personal video message from President Kavalhuna to you and your family.
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Fox 2’s Roop Raj: Futures for Frontliners is a game-changer

Fox 2 Detroit's Roop Raj interviews President Kavalhuna about Futures for Frontliners
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Thanksgiving in America, 2020

President Kavalhuna shares his thoughts on the Thanksgiving holiday during this year in which our family gatherings will be different.
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HFC and Dearborn Public Schools congratulate new Trustees

HFC welcomes two new Board of Trustees members and congratulates two incumbents on being reelected.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), November 16, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on November 16, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
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What Veterans Day means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Veterans Day, and on the HFC Veterans Day 2020 tributes.
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HFC Honors America’s Veterans

HFC students, faculty, and staff have served in our nation's armed forces. We honor their sacrifices and service, and we support their life goals.