News Archive

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optiMize holds information sessions

Join us Sept. 25 to learn more about optiMize and win up to $10,000 to fund your passion project.
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Phi Theta Kappa honor society information session

PTK is a renowned international honor society for community college students, with an active HFC chapter. Join us Sept. 22 to learn more.
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HFC welcomes Angie Church, award-winning educator, to the Recruiting team

Former Teacher of the Year and national teaching trainer Angie Church brings a deep understanding of the educational experience to HFC as she inspires students to begin their future here.
ASSET class with instructor Kris Young holding ASSET sign in automotive garage.

Ford ASSET program at HFC turns 40

A partnership between HFC and Ford, the ASSET program, the only one of its kind in Michigan, has been going strong for 40 years despite massive changes in the auto industry.
The Michigan Secretary of State (SOS) mobile office.

Mobile Secretary of State service comes to campus Sept. 17

On Sept. 17, the Michigan Secretary of State’s mobile office will be available to provide services normally provided at SOS locations.
A man holding his hand out to the camera, written on it is "STOP" in red marker below that HAZING in bold.

National Hazing Awareness Week, Sept. 22-26

National Hazing Awareness Week is intended to raise awareness about the dangers and damage of hazing.
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Marriott holds recruiting event at HFC

Marriott International will host a recruiting event session on Sept. 16 in the John McDonald Student and Culinary Arts Center.
From L-R: HFC alumna Leslie Herrick and Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud.

Alumna Leslie Herrick becomes president of the Dearborn Rotary Club

As president of the Rotary Club of Dearborn, lifelong resident Leslie Herrick continues striving to make the city a better place.
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Board of Trustees special meeting, Sept. 15

The HFC Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss candidates for the Board vacancy.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees meeting, September 15

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be preceded by a Policy Committee meeting (5:30 p.m.) and then a Special Meeting (6:30 p.m.).
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and HFC anthropology instructor Dr. Tareq Ramadan. Photo courtesy of Ramadan. 

Dr. Tareq Ramadan strives to keep Malcolm X’s Detroit legacy alive

Dr. Tareq Ramadan has worked to renovate Malcolm X’s Inkster home, create a museum, and write a book about his life. Ramadan is also working on a digital museum of historic Middle Eastern maps and artifacts -- all while supporting students at HFC.
HFC Volleyball team celebrating on the volleyball court.

HFC volleyball team home opener welcomes Hawks fans

HFC takes on Macomb Community College in its home opener of the 2025-26 season. The Welcome Center teams and others will attend together to cheer on the Hawks! Join us.
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Students and employees: join us for on-campus vaccination clinic

HFC and Kroger will host an on-campus vaccination clinic Sept. 24, open to HFC students and employees. Please bring proof of insurance. Numerous vaccinations will be offered; no pre-registration required.
Buchi-Nkem Elizabeth Ezeoke with the Board of Trustees, 2025

Buchi-Nkem Elizabeth Ezeoke is an advocate, writer, engineer, and creator

During her time at HFC, Buchi-Nkem Elizabeth Ezeoke has been involved with the Honors Program, the Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group, The Mirror News, UROP, and MICUP.
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Open women’s basketball tryouts

The HFC women's basketball team is looking for varsity-level players for 2025-26. Open tryouts are Sept. 15. You'll need a physical form signed by a doctor.
Butternut Squash Tortellini is one of the entrees being offered this semester.

Fifty-One O One Restaurant opens for Fall 2025

Fifty-One O One Restaurant reopens Wednesday, September 17. Make your reservations today!
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Students, join our counselors for a meet-and-greet in the café

Learn tips to manage stress and navigate college life by meeting the HFC counselors in the M building to talk informally.
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Career Services invites students to “Coffee and Careers” events

At "Coffee and Careers," you will meet informally with Career Services to discuss careers over coffee (or your favorite morning beverage).
Sam Bazzi is wearing glasses and an orange polo with a grey curtain behind him.

Sam Bazzi named co-principal investigator in innovative NSF mathematics teaching project

Sam Bazzi has been named co-leader for an NSF-funded grant project involving teaching of mathematics across Michigan.
Calculator, pens, accounting papers.

Meet and greet with PwC: Why choose accounting?

Big Four firm PwC will host a session about careers in accounting on Sept. 18.
HFC Theatre students and instructor practicing with swords.

HFC holds auditions for “Freddy, Mabel, & the Pirate King” September 17

HFC Theatre will hold auditions for one of its biggest shows ever: “Freddy, Mabel, & the Pirate King” (an original adaptation of “The Pirates of Penzance”) on Sept. 17. All students are welcome. No acting experience required.
Astronomers looking at the starry skies with a telescope.

Explore the stars at the Hammond Planetarium

Learn more about the universe at the Hammond Planetarium on the HFC campus. Shows are free. Please register in advance, so we can be sure to seat you.
Students during a previous HFC-24 event

Students, sign up for HFC-24, a night-and-day arts collaboration

HFC-24 is an innovative day-long collaborative arts project that welcomes all HFC students. It celebrates collaboration across disciplines and broad creativity without perfectionism. Don't miss the public reveal on Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
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Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group meetings Fall 2025

Everyone is invited to meetings of the Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group, a student support and learning organization at HFC.