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Hands cupped, holding a yellow ribbon folded to support suicide prevention

Counselors host Meet and Greet for Suicide Prevention Month

Come to the “Counselor Meet and Greet for Suicide Prevention Month” Sept. 26 to learn more about suicide prevention and supporting those who struggle.
Book cover: The Souls of Black Folk

Community Read every Wednesday this fall; all are welcome!

Join the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group for open discussions about the modern implications and legacy of this famous historic work. Didn't read it? Come anyway!
Plate of food served at the 5101 Restaurant.

Fifty-One O One Restaurant is open for the Fall semester

You are invited to HFC's student-run restaurant this fall. The restaurant reopens September 20, and features the best of creative, delicious local cuisine.
Jeremy Palmer sits at the editing console for the recording arts studio.

Recording Arts Studio renovated for state-of-the-art student experience

Recording Arts Studio boasts the most sophisticated recording technology of any community college in Southeast Michigan.
Cynthia Stiller

Get to Know HFC: Cynthia Stiller focuses on the importance of civic literacy

Political science instructor Cynthia Stiller enjoys watching students take an interest in topics that will affect their future, and their community, outside the classroom.

We welcome all students to the Fall semester! (video)

Henry Ford College faculty and staff warmly welcome all students in this 3-minute video.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees meeting, September 18

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.

WHFR hosts 14th Annual Record Show

The WHFR Record Show, one of the Midwest's premier shows of its kind, will be Saturday, Oct. 21, at HFC. Come join the fun and look for some amazing finds.
Looped pieces of colored string outlilning a lightbulb shape and radiating out to the edges of the frame.

HFC-24: Fine Arts hosts innovative 24-hour collaborative arts project

HFC-24 marks the first full collaboration between Theatre, Telecommunication, Graphic Design, Studio Art, and Music. The results will be presented to the public at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30. Don't miss it!
Portrait of Henry Ford College alumnus Jim Nemeth.

Alumnus and veteran appointed CEO of Oakleaf Surgical Hospital

Jim Nemeth says his clinical skills may have been born in the Army, but his leadership skills were born at HFC.
Hands at a keyboard

Federally mandated Title IX training for HFC employees and students

The federal government requires all HFC students and employees to undertake online training so you will know your rights and responsibilities under the Title IX law.

Discover Day

1,400 high school students will be on campus for this fantastic event to learn more about HFC.
Al Burrell (left) and family smiling in front of a lit holiday tree.

Al Burrell retires from HFC after 31 years

Al Burrell concludes a long ITS career at HFC, preparing to reinvent himself in retirement.
Hyflex classroom in Liberal Arts building with grey desks, computers, and a giant tv screen.

HFC has 19 new HyFlex classrooms for an on-the-fly combination of in-person and remote learning

19 new HyFlex classrooms on the main campus will offer innovative ways to access, deliver, and engage in the learning process.
Todd Hakim

HFC welcomes College Completion Coach Todd Hakim

New College Completion Coach encourages HFC to step out of their comfort zones.
granite carving for 9/11 living memorial

22 years after 9/11: bringing out the best in each other

President Kavalhuna reflects on the meaning of 9/11. Being our best selves honors the legacy of sacrifice and unity. “This College stands on the promise that every student – at any age, from any background, with any dream – can succeed and have a better life through public education.”
Ty Collins

Get to Know HFC: Ty Collins came out of retirement because he missed working with students

A decorated military veteran and long-term counselor, Collins brings myriad skills to his role to help students succeed.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society logo on dark blue background

Phi Theta Kappa meetings for the Fall 2023 semester

Everyone is invited as PTK begins its weekly meetings for the Fall 2023 semester, starting Monday, Sept. 11, at 3:00 p.m.
Graphic of red, white, and blue hands raised with stars above the hands.

Join your Student Council: key leadership roles are open

Get involved in Student Council and let your voice to be heard in the College community.
Chef plating food in a restaurant kitchen.

Career Services presents Culinary Recruiting Sessions with The Henry

The Henry Autograph Collection is recruiting Culinary workers. Come to the recruiting sessions on either September 12 or September 27.
Detroit Police Department logo.

Career Services presents Detroit Police Department Recruiting Fair

The Detroit Police Department is recruiting new officers and support staff. Come to the recruiting event on Sept. 12 to learn more.
Two nurses standing together with arms crossed.

Career Services and Henry Ford Health Systems host Nursing Open Recruitment Fair

Henry Ford Health System-Wyandotte is recruiting Registered Nurses from HFC. Come to the recruiting session on September 18.
Chef plating food in a restaurant kitchen.

Career Services presents The Townsend Culinary Recruitment Session

The Townsend Hotel is recruiting Culinary Arts students. Come to the recruiting session on September 20.
Shaun Stevens

Get to Know HFC: For Shaun Stevens, student success is personal

Assistant Registrar Shaun Stevens takes student success personally. Seeing students graduate is the best part of his job.