News Archive

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Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation provides $2.1 million grant to meet the need for skilled trades workers

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation provides a grant to support the creation of a Middle College Trade School Program to educate workers in the skilled trades.
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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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Market-Proof Your Retirement TIAA webinar

Will you outlive your savings? Are you overexposed in the market? Learn important retirement planning tips during TIAA's "Market-Proof Your Retirement" webinar March 18.
Headshots of the four national qualifiers.

Watch Hawks wrestlers compete at the national tournament Friday and Saturday!

Watch HFC wrestlers in NJCAA finals, March 6 and March 7.
HFC alumna Kyla Bazzy was in the first class of the Henry Ford Collegiate Academy. Currently, she's the editor-in-chief of The Michigan Journal, the University of Michigan-Dearborn's student-run newspaper.

Dual-enrollment grad aspires to career in journalism

HFC alumna Kyla Bazzy, who was in the first class of the Henry Ford Collegiate Academy, is the editor-in-chief of The Michigan Journal, the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s student-run newspaper.
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January/February HR update: new hires, classifications, resignations, retirement

News about your HFC colleagues for January and February 2020.
Patricia Chatman, Ph.D., Dean of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development at HFC.

The underserved and underrepresented in today’s workforce

HFC Dean Pat Chatman explains why some workers get left behind... and what we can do to make sure everyone has real opportunities.
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Depression Management and Skills workshop, March 18

Join HFC Counselors to discuss identifying depression, ways to manage and coping skills.

National Endowment for the Arts Big Read kickoff, March 7

HFC community is invited to participate in the Dearborn Public Library-sponsored Big Read kickoff on March 7. Multiple events will be available for the whole family.

Business alumnus takes his corporate HR career to college

After 30 years in the corporate sector, HFC alumnus Jim Handley takes his first foray into higher ed as the vice president of human resources at Rock Valley College.
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Big Desk Calendars are delivered; let us know if you need one

The Graphics Center has completed and delivered the Big Desk Calendars for 2020. Let us know if you still need one.
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Wrestlers advance to national championships March 6-7

After a successful outing at the NJCAA Wrestling North Central District on Feb. 22, four HFC grapplers advance to the national NJCAA Wrestling Championships March 6-7.
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Are you ready to transfer? Find out at our de-stressing workshop.

De-stressing the transfer decision: are you ready to transfer? Bring your questions to our March 4 workshop.

Dearborn Heights policeman and HFC alumnus saves a toddler’s life

Dearborn Heights police officer Mehdi Ayoub, who earned his criminal justice degree from HFC, was recently honored for saving a young child's life.

Accreditation report forums March 3 and 4

Lori Gonko and Betsy Cohn host forums to talk about the final report and next steps.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy will be on campus to welcome the public on March 5.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to host public Town Hall at HFC

Prosecutor Worthy hosts a public Town Hall at HFC on March 5 to discuss ongoing concerns and issues for Wayne County. Everyone is invited. Free parking; refreshments served.

Hawks' Nest food drive through March 6

Help us restock the shelves to provide food for students.
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Anxiety: hands-on coping techniques workshop

HFC Counselors, Imad Nouri, and Amy Ducklow are here to help you cope with anxiety issues.
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Retirement Brunch May 8

Be sure to mark your calendars. Retirement Brunch scheduled for Friday, May 8, at 9:30 a.m.

HFC Recording Arts Certificate program upgraded for Fall

HFC partners with the AVID Learning Partner Program to provide certification in the industry gold-standard Pro Tools, beginning Fall 2020.
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Instructional Innovations: Chemistry pass rates increase 17%

Improvements to Chemistry 111 have increased pass rates by 17%, preparing students for more advanced coursework.

Anxiety and depression workshop: open to the public

Learn how to cope with depression and anxiety at HFC's anxiety and depression workshop March 17. Free and open to the public.
Amulet, Marvel's newest superhero who lives in Dearborn, by artist Sara Alfageeh. She co-created Amulet with HFC alumnus/writer Saladin Ahmed.

Alumnus creates Dearborn-based superhero for Marvel; signing March 4

Saladin Ahmed creates Marvel Comics' newest character: a superhero from Dearborn called Amulet. Signing at Green Brain Comics March 4!

ER nurse: good teaching changes lives

Mohamed Saleh, a nurse, describes how HFC teaching, scholarships, and diversity changed the course of his life. He plans to return as a teacher one day.