News Archive

Good news and good deeds: Henry Ford College coronavirus response

Members of the HFC community are doing life-saving, meaningful, and supportive work in many ways during the coronavirus. We share some of those stories with you here.
HFC instructor helps create one-millionth face shield for frontline workers

HFC engineering and math instructor Hassan Taleb assists in construction of the one-millionth face shield. “This is our opportunity as leaders to manage this crisis and build a brighter future.”
HFC supports extension of Stay Home, Stay Safe order

Governor Whitmer extended the Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order through April 30. President Kavalhuna and the HFC community support this decision and will continue with remote operations.
HFC instructor volunteers at two coronavirus testing sites

“The greatest thing that we can do for each other in a time of adversity is to demonstrate love," says Carrington.
Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Easter, the centerpiece of the Christian year, and Holy Week and Good Friday.
President Kavalhuna’s message to employees, April 2, 2020

President Kavalhuna spoke to employees for 10 minutes during the HFC Board of Trustees online meeting April 2, 2020.
Apr 14

University of Michigan virtual transfer fair

University of Michigan hosts three virtual transfer fairs for HFC students interested in considering a transfer.
May 4

HFC scholarship application deadline extended to May 4

Fall scholarships are available until May 4.
HawkStrong fund supports student emergency needs

The new HawkStrong fund will help students who are facing emergency needs due to the coronavirus. We welcome all community members who are able to support this fund, and we welcome student applications for aid.
SAFE@HFC donates 60 SAFE-Packs to HFC students

HFC team members band together to help students by donating SAFE-Packs.
What Passover means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Passover.
HFC School of STEM donates needed supplies to Beaumont Health

HFC donates medical supplies to Beaumont Health, including almost 300 boxes of Nitrile gloves.
President Kavalhuna’s April 2 message to students

During the April 2 Board of Trustees meeting, President Kavalhuna addressed comments of support and hope to HFC students.
Former HFC leader and MCCC founding president reflects on 95 years

Dr. Ronald Campbell, a former HFC administrator and founding president of Monroe County Community College, shares stories from starting a new community college.
Keambra Pierson will become Associate Dean of BEPD in July

Surgical Technologist program director Keambra Pierson will become the Associate Dean of BEPD in July.
HFC student speaks at Advocacy Training and Hill Day in Washington, D.C.

First generation HFC student William Mercer talked to advocates and lawmakers about helping students overcome significant obstacles to success.
Board of Trustees special meeting (via Zoom), April 2, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on April 2, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.
“The perfect fit”: HFC welcomes new staff accountant

Kimberly Perlongo joins HFC as a new staff accountant in Financial Services.
Update on coronavirus reports

President Kavalhuna provides an update on reports of COVID-19 cases associated with the HFC community.
Women Who Art: alumna Helen Gaus’ artwork at Tucson Jewish Community Center Fine Art Gallery

HFC alumna Helen Gaus' artwork is on display at the Tucson Jewish Community Center Fine Art Gallery in an exhibit called "The Space We Inhabit."