News Archive

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.
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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.
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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.
Mike Reynolds and Susan McGraw at Woodward Dream Cruise.

WHFR’s Mike Reynolds also works with JoAnne Purtan at WOMC

Mike Reynolds credits working at WHFR for his success in the broadcasting field.
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September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

The HFC community is here to help and support our community during Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and beyond.
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Alayna Kondraciuk promoted to On-Campus Admissions Recruiter

Lifelong Hawk Alayna Kondraciuk is proud to help current and future Hawks gain the advantages she earned as a student at HFC.
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Get to Know HFC: Rosic brings artistic talents to the classroom

HFC fine arts instructor Nemanja Rosic leverages his myriad interests and expertise to set the stage for his students' success.
Russell Jones is wearing a plaid shirt and holding a black kitten.

Get to Know HFC: Jones teaches creativity through art history

Russell Jones, a college-level instructor for 20 years, has joined the full-time faculty at HFC.