News Archive

HFC students at MLK Peace Rally with signs and flags.

Join HFC and UM-Dearborn for 3rd annual MLK Peace Rally

HFC Sociology instructor Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell will speak at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Rally on January 18.
Close up of W-2 and 1040 paperwork and pen.

Electronic W-2 forms for 2023 are available through Self-Service

Your W-2 forms are online now via Self Service. If you want to receive your 2023 HFC W-2 form in an electronic format, login to sign up.
Portrait of Judy Koos.

Remembering Judy Koos

The HFC community share fond memories of Judy Koos, who worked at the College for more than 20 years.
A closeup of Bob wearing a yellow baseball cap and a blue WHFR.FM jacket.

Get to Know HFC: Bob Burnham brings forty years of experience to WHFR

Bob Burnham, who built a functioning radio station as a teenager, brings long expertise in broadcasting and his love of old radio shows to WHFR.
Courtney Spivak has spilt hair, blonde and pink, wearing a toffee colored sweater, smiling.

Get to Know HFC: Courtney Spivak makes complex ideas fun and relatable

The small classes at HFC allow Courtney Spivak to really get to know her students.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees meeting, January 16

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 16, 2024 in the Rosenau Board Room.
Nursing students taking written tests.

Dr. Rama Chidambaram hosts Nursing Admission Test preparation workshops this semester

Attention nursing students: Register today for workshops to prepare you for the Nursing Admission Test.
President Kavalhuna presents information to students from Ecorse High School

President Kavalhuna authors Free Press editorial about meeting students where they are

In this editorial, President Kavalhuna describes how a student-success-focused college meets students where they are and helps them achieve their dreams.
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Signing Days for Learn4ward guaranteed transfer to UM-Dearborn and Wayne State

Sign up to participate in the guaranteed transfer programs with either the University of Michigan Dearborn or Wayne State University!
Brenda Hildreth smiling, with short hair and wearing a red sweater.

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Brenda Hildreth counsels students in life skills

Projecting an aura of peace and calm, Dr. Brenda Hildreth uses her clinical counseling skills to help HFC students achieve their full potential.
Portrait of Rachael Chatfield

Get to Know HFC: Rachael Chatfield combines academic and travel interests into higher ed career

A chance enrollment in a Spanish class led to a love of travel and a decision to help others pursue their dreams through education.
HFC student Andrew Cutting at the keyboard.

HFC student Andrew Cutting makes music to make people feel happy

Andrew Cutting aspires to teach music at the college level and dreams of performing on Broadway.
Mariam Hamid with recycling bins.

William Ford fourth-grade students collect bottle caps to create benches at HFC

Sustainable HFC members inspired a local fourth-grade class to collect bottle caps that will be used to create benches on the HFC campus.
Robert Nash in front of two keyboards and an outdoor audience.

Robert Nash engages communities through volunteer work and music

Greening of Detroit volunteer coordinator, musician, and HFC alumnus Robert Nash says music calls on the inner parts of humanity to help make all of us better.
Speedometer with 2024 highlighted

2024 Mileage Rate for pre-approved business travel

HFC follows government mileage reimbursement rates. As of January 2024, the mileage reimbursement rate will be 67¢ per mile.
Samer Atris wearing a blue and black HFC shirt in front of a blue background.

Get to Know HFC: Samer Atris helps students stay on the path to success

Samer Atris completed his counseling internship at HFC eight years ago and decided to stay at the College.
Five people surrounded by a snowy frame, standing in front of the HFC seal

President’s Holiday Video 2023

President Kavalhuna and a special guest share reflections and wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday season.
HFC Millage Proposal logo, with "VOTE" in red

Election day is Tuesday, Feb. 27. Please vote!

The current millage for Dearborn’s college is expiring. We are proposing a renewal of the same amount of money from our community. Complete details are here.
Stylized hexagons with website redevelopment terms on a blue background

Reimagined HFC website, update #2

The HFC web team is working on a reimagined web presence for the College whose working title is "HawkCentral" due to the primary focus on everything students need to succeed. The goal is to launch in spring 2024.
Anthony Lai with his guitar and a photo of the Beatles.

History in the making: HFC’s Anthony Lai discusses how A.I. made the last new Beatles song possible

Until now, the Beatles’ song “Now and Then” could not be released. Lai walks us through how the power of A.I. changed the game, allowing the real Beatles’ voices to shine through.
Science student examining test tube and making notes.

Summer Research Opportunities Symposium for students

Join us at the Summer Research Opportunities Symposium Jan. 19 to learn more about summer research opportunities in STEM and other fields.
Hawk wrestler and opponent on mat as the referee announces Hawk wrestler as winner.

HFC wrestlers grapple their way to the top at Hawks Invitational

The HFC wrestling team achieved the highest amount of pins (a total of 16) in the shortest amount of time (46:54) at the Hawks Invitational.
Image of person happily throwing snow into the air

HFC Winter Break: campuses will be closed Dec. 22 through Jan. 1

The College will close for Winter Break on December 22. Full campus operations will resume January 2; the first day of Winter classes is January 8.
Julie Fountain in front of a blue background, wearing a black jacket with floral top.

Get to Know HFC: Program Advisor Julie Fountain is nurses’ go-to advisor

Julie Fountain’s background as a community college alumna, licensed counselor, and teacher makes her well suited to helping HFC students find their future path.