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 makes music to make people feel happy
Andrew Cutting aspires to teach music at the college level and dreams of performing on Broadway.
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 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.
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.
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.
President’s Holiday Video 2023
President Kavalhuna and a special guest share reflections and wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Get to Know HFC: Jessica Shamberger’s enthusiasm for teaching is contagious
ESL instructor Jessica Shamberger's colleagues and students motivate her to excel.
HFEC student Hassan Berry aspires to start an architectural engineering firm
Carrying on a family tradition, Hassan Berry enrolled in the HFEC, which helped him find his passion in architectural engineering.
Students build electric guitars for physics assignment called Project S
A guitarist himself, Jesse Mason reinforces physics concepts of sound and light waves in his class by assigning students to make electric guitars.
Henry Ford College and Corewell Health announce first-of-its-kind Nurse Immersive Clinical and Employment program
This unique partnership will help create a sustainable nursing pipeline, with financial support, immersive experiences, and guaranteed employment for successful nursing students.
HFC Chorus performs in Michigan Community College Choral Festival
The HFC Chorus reintroduced itself under new directorship and delivered a high-quality performance at the Michigan Community College Choral Festival.
Board of Trustees meeting, December 11
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.
Long-time nursing instructor Sophia Beydoun retires
Sophia Beydoun, a 3-time HFC alumna who has taught nursing at the College since 1996, will retire Dec. 18.
Free jazz concert on campus Dec. 13
The December 13 jazz concert marks Anthony Lai's first time directing as faculty lead, and the first collaboration with Blue Fusion director Jiana Hunter.
Two Hawks sign with D1 schools for the 2024-25 season
Hawks Chansey Willis, Jr. and Damarion Bonds will be Mid-American Conference rivals for the 2024-25 season, signing with Western Michigan and Central Michigan.
HFC and Davenport University sign Learn4ward transfer agreement for online or on ground degrees
Students now have access to guaranteed transfer to Davenport University, where they may choose a fully-online bachelor's degree option after earning their HFC associate degree.