News Archive

Savanna Vela (in Spider-Man costume) in front of poster of her presentation

Honors student Savanna Vela researches Spider Man through the lens of metaphysics

Henry Ford II Honors Program has allowed HFC student Savanna Vela to discover and show off her superpowers.
Dr. Deborah Zopf

Math instructor Deb Zopf retires after 35 years of making a difference in students’ lives

Dr. Deborah Zopf is grateful for 35 years of teaching at HFC, including 20 years of leadership in assessment. Her contributions to the College have changed lives.
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Free 3-week Hawk Advantage summer program gets you up to speed with school, provides food and services

The Hawk Advantage, a 3-week free summer program, provides food, a laptop, transportation help, and academic support to get you ready for college.
Santos Alvarez photo

HFC alumnus is the first in his family to earn a bachelor’s degree

HFC paved the way for Santos Alvarez to become the first in his family to earn a bachelor's degree.
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Free household hazardous waste collection for Wayne County

On June 17, HFC will host a free hazardous waste collection day. Wayne County residents may participate in this free event.

Independence Day - College closed

Independence Day holiday

Memorial Day - college closed

Memorial Day holiday
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Fifty-One O One restaurant hosts International Cuisine Thursdays through June 22

Fifty-One O One will host its popular International Cuisine series every Thursday from May 18 to June 22. Reservations recommended!
HFC alumna Sarah Williams and her husband Jay are opening a new indie bookstore in Detroit called "Next Chapter Books".

Alumna opens indie bookstore in Detroit’s East English Village neighborhood

After being a finalist in an entrepreneurship contest, the Williams found the impetus to expand and move their bookstore to East English Village this summer.
Headshot of Tamon Howard

Detroit Promise student Tamon Howard feels a strong connection to the campus

HFC has allowed Tamon Howard to find himself and expand his horizons.
President Kavalhuna with Kelsey Hudie

HFC alumna’s uplifting story about getting diploma while going into labor makes national news (video)

Determined to walk across the stage to get her diploma, despite going into labor, Kelsey Hudie's inspirational story has made national headlines.
Photo of Soliman Touelh, Hasan Termos, Alayna Kondraciuk, Dr. Hassan Mohseni Nameghi, and Bryant Bagnall.

HFC team named Community College Innovation Challenge finalist for AI-based app

For the fifth time, a student team from HFC is named a Community College Innovation finalist.
A photo of five people at Commencement

May 6 commencement photos and videos (Congrats, graduates!)

Of the eligible graduates, more than 600 attended our two ceremonies with their families.
Illustration of a woman in front of a computer with a magnifying glass, looking at the screen.

HFC Student Handbook updates needed for the 2023-24 academic year

Please provide student handbook revisions by May 26.
Sustainable HFC committee members lined up behind a yellow wheelbarrow.

Sustainable HFC plants trees to celebrate Arbor Day

Members of the HFC community planted seven Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry trees on the main campus.
Joni Morris

Joni Morris elected president of SSA

As of June 1, HFC Financial Aid Associate Joni Morris will become the president of the Support Staff Association.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Special committee meeting of Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a special committee meeting May 8 in the Frank Franchi board room of the DPSASC.
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Feliz (Happy) Cinco de Mayo

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this international holiday.
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Jobs and Careers Fair: HFC is seeking great team members!

HFC welcomes great people to join our team in a variety of fields and specialties, across instructional and administrative/staff roles. Registration requested. The virtual event is May 18 and 19.
Jeremy Palmer playing a piano.

Get to Know HFC: Jeremy Palmer finds music creative and educational

Music therapist Jeremy Palmer loves all aspects of music, and enjoys creating and learning alongside students.
Chloe Doherty speaking

Skilled trades industry is a natural path for Chloe Doherty

HFC alumna Chloe Doherty is transitioning from apprenticeship to a full-time position at ZOLLER, Inc. in Ann Arbor.
HFC alumna Safa Hijazi and faculty Ruth Ann Schmitt.

HFC alumna Safa Hijazi wins U-M’s Keith Taylor Excellence in Poetry Award

HFC alumna enters her first poetry competition and wins for her collection of poetry called “Let Us Get Lost in the Valleys.”
Cathy Gangarossa portrait.

Nursing instructor Cathy Gangarossa retires from HFC: “Be that difference for someone”

After 18 years of teaching at HFC, Cathy Gangarossa moves on to the next chapter in her life, which will continue to include serving others.
Artwork of a computer screen with spam messages and large SPAM notation

ITS reduces spam with Harmony by Checkpoint software

The new spam-detection software is interactive, so you get more control over how it works. You can delete or accept messages marked "quarantined."