News Archive

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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.
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Hawks’ Nest receives 1,700 pounds of food from Universal Learning Academy

Michigan Solicitor General and HFC Trustee Fadwa Hammoud informed ULA about the Hawks’ Nest and its mission.
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Helping students complete programs a top priority, Nealon tells Crain's

Michael Nealon spoke to Crain's Detroit Business about academics and higher education's future.
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5 HFC wrestlers qualify for NJCAA Wrestling Championships

Five HFC grapplers are heading to the NJCCA Wrestling Championships in Iowa March 1-2. Watch online!
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Sustainable HFC Hosts public forum Feb. 28

A discussion of creative ways colleges are effecting change on their campuses.
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HFC Hosts Pre-Education Conference March 22

Interested in education? Join us for "What's MY Teacher Power?" Pre-Education Conference March 22
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Women's Recognition Luncheon, March 22

The annual Women's Recognition Luncheon is Friday, March 22. if you have not purchased tickets, a limited number will be available at the event.
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HFC welcomes Detroit News columnist Nolan Finley Feb. 20

Public discussion on world affairs and politics with Nolan Finley, Dr. Tim Kiska from UM-Dearborn, and Dr. Tim Bledsoe from Wayne State.

Marlene Wojtowicz becomes new Staff Council chair at HFC

The Staff Council provides leadership in community service and other activities at the College.
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HFC alumnus Jonathan Stanley helps actors audition when he’s not acting himself

HFC alumnus runs Hot Shots Self Taping in Studio City, Calif. and is a film actor.
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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.
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80th Anniversary T-Shirts now available free to all volunteers

Pick up an 80th anniversary T-shirt from the Office of Student Affairs, while supplies last.
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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.
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HFC Spring Break is March 3-9, 2019

No classes will be held March 3-9, 2019. The College will close entirely on March 7 and 8.
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HFC students in the news: summer culinary interns advance local food movement

HFC culinary students prepare foods for Eastern Market's 33 pop-up farm stands during the summer. (Photo courtesy Eastern Market)
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Alumnus Eugene Hunt appointed Chief Judge of Dearborn

The Michigan State Supreme Court appoints Eugene Hunt as Chief Judge of Dearborn
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Nominations for 3rd Annual Gary Reed Independent Creator of the Year Award are due

Nominations for award named after late HFC biology instructor Gary Reed are due by April 1.
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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.
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HFC and RCS alumnus Pollack gets to live history as an actor

HFC alumnus Timothy Pollack graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and currently plays Hamlet.
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Weight Watchers at Work: let us know if you're interested

We are gauging interest in starting up a Weight Watchers at Work program. Please let us know if you are interested.
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TODAY: "The Talk: Race in America" film screening

Film describes the parent-child conversation about how to be safe when you are stopped by police.
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HFC Volunteer Day, Focus: HOPE, Feb. 16

Join us for a day of service to help Focus:HOPE serve its more than 41,000 low-income senior citizens.
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Update your HFC Alerts

Help us keep you informed of closings, emergencies, and major notifications.