News Archive

A headshot of Khodr Farhat.

Governor Whitmer appoints alumnus Khodr Farhat to Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services

HFC alumnus Khodr Farhat, who works in the health care field, has been a champion of the disabled community.
June Williams

Get to Know HFC: June Williams helps students feel understood and supported as they navigate college enrollment

HFC Student Support Professional June Williams, an alumna of the College, helps students find their true calling.
Phillip Lutz

HFC welcomes Phillip Lutz, whose life and work experiences help students find their way

As a non-traditional student and non-traditional job seeker, Lutz takes joy in helping students with similar experiences.
HFC nursing alumna Elizabeth Ashley receiving the Daisy Award.

Nursing alumna wins DAISY Award for exemplary service

HFC alumna and DAISY Award winner takes pride in serving her community through high-quality nursing.
A headshot of Gary McIlroy (left) with the cover of his book (right), a picture of tree branches.

Retired instructor authors book about a man’s life he considers “weightier than an entire curriculum”

When he learned about Charles Ball, who escaped from enslavement in the 1800s, Dr. Gary McIlroy knew Ball's remarkable story needed to heard again.
Steve Glazer standing in the middle of the gallery with his arms outstretched.

Sisson Art Gallery renovation nears completion for a fall reopening

HFc faculty member Steve Glazer can't wait to install exhibitions in the new and improved Sisson Art Gallery.
A headshot of Israel Perez.

Michigan Reconnect gave Israel Perez a path to dream career

Israel Perez owed himself an education. Michigan Reconnect funded his web development degree at HFC.
Chef Greg Beard in front of a sign for the Boogaloo Wonderland sandwich.

HFC alumnus Chef Greg Beard re-creates Detroit’s famous Boogaloo sandwich, with a twist

Bringing the flavor back: HFC alumnus recreates famous Boogaloo sandwich, a Detroit staple.
A headshot of Jada Oliver.

Jada Oliver makes MCCAA Second Team All-Eastern Conference

After an outstanding freshman year on the softball team, where she hit 8 homeruns, Jada Oliver is looking forward to even more next year.
Softball team photo of Jessica Laird.

Jessica Laird grew as an athlete and a leader

HFC helped softball player Jessica Laird regain her love of the sport and become a leader. She aspires to become a coach.
Softball team photo of Karlee Plensdorf.

Karlee Plensdorf finishes her softball career strong at HFC

Karlee Plensdorf flourished as a student-athlete at HFC, and developed a new career dream.
President Kavalhuna portrait

Governor Whitmer appoints HFC President Kavalhuna to co-chair Higher Education Workgroup of Growing Michigan Together Council

New efforts to help all Michiganders thrive and help the state grow will include a focus on higher education, P-12, workforce development, transportation, and infrastructure.
Rick Goward conducting.

HFC will dedicate the Rick L. Goward Band Room in August

The newly-dedicated Rick L. Goward Band Room will pay tribute to the late HFC music instructor during a public open house Aug. 22.
President Russ Kavalhuna and John McDonald sitting at a desk smiling at the camera.

HFC to rename Student and Culinary Arts Center in honor of John McDonald in August

The newly-renamed John McDonald Student and Culinary Arts Center honors the late HFC union leader who worked tirelessly for students and faculty for more than five decades. An open house will be held Aug. 22.
Dawn Hestand

HFC welcomes Veterans Services Supervisor Dawn Hestand

New Veterans Services Supervisor Dawn Hestand enjoys helping veterans and active-duty military students access benefits and services that change their lives.
Headshot of  Jerry “Trey” Harpole III

Rotary Club of Dearborn awards $73,700 in scholarships, including 2 HFC nursing students and 4 HFEC students

Dearborn Rotarians pay it forward to be donating to scholarships, which benefit many students at HFC.

Labor Day, College Closed

The College will be closed September 4 in observance of Labor Day.
Welcome Back Days graphic over a blue photo of the campus.

Join us for Welcome Back Days September 18-21

Get involved! Welcome Back Days offers fun, information, and connections for all students in a series of FREE activities and events.
Green and blue graphic with "Michigan Reconnect on Campus"

Reconnect On Campus: July 18 (virtual) or July 20 (on campus)

Check out our 1-minute video: Adults 25+ without a college degree are eligible for FREE in-state tuition and support services. Join us for these events to learn more.
Battery technician working with the technology.

Henry Ford College is the first college in the nation to offer Battery Technician Certification

The Battery Technician Certification program launches this fall, leading to high-paying, sustainable careers in battery technology for vehicles and other sectors.
Profile of Kevin Dewey

Music Maestro Kevin Dewey retires after educating and inspiring musicians for nearly 30 years

Even though renowned music instructor Kevin Dewey is retiring from HFC, he will remain active leading choirs in the Dearborn community.
Photo of Sarah Sparks.

Reconnect success! 35 years old with 3 children, a 4.0 GPA, a nearly-free college degree, and a dream job waiting

Sarah Sparks proves that the Michigan Reconnect program works at Henry Ford College! She used this statewide tuition-free program to fund her return to college -- and her career dream of being a NICU nurse.
Baseball players top to bottom, left to right: Hector Arredondo, Ricky Kidd, Jacob Kuhlman, Solomon McCants, Thomas Potcova, Robert Schlip, and Gus Simon.

HFC baseball team wins post-season awards and honors

Seven HFC baseball players earned awards and accolades in post-season honors.
A headshot of Mily Garcia.

First-gen student Mily Garcia named MCCAA Second Team All-Eastern Conference

Mily Garcia is a trailblazer as a first-generation American, a first-generation college student, and successful student-athlete.