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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.
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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.
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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."
Sam Baydoun in his office

Alumnus Sam Baydoun earns Century 21 Dick Loughlin International Hall of Fame Award

After 37 years in real estate, HFC alumnus Sam Baydoun earns International Hall of Fame Award from Century 21.
A smiling student using a computer in a Welcome Center lab.

HFC Enrollment Days at the Welcome Center

Get an early start scheduling your classes with HFC Enrollment Days. This an on-campus option (you can also get enrollment help online at any time). On-campus Enrollment Days run from June 15 and Aug. 10.
Image of Malak Cherri's painting "Education" (Arabic man teaches son how to read)

Art student Malak Cherri wins Best of Show in national Greatest Student Exhibition

Malak Cherri's painting called "Education" wins Best of Show in Greatest Student Exhibition.
Alayna Kondraciuk, Bryant Bagnall, Jay Elias, and President Russ Kavalhuna.

HFC, first community college in national metal-pouring competition, beats university competitors

HFC scores high at Student Cupola Contest in Alabama. HFC was the first community college ever to participate in this competition.
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Grant from Ballmer Group and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is a game-changer for student success, elevating Michigan communities and businesses

Henry Ford College leads the way among 7 community colleges receiving funding through a $30 million grant from the Ballmer Group and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation in collaboration with the Detroit Chamber.
A picture of Jerry “Trey” Harpole III and Misty Russell.

Two nursing students represent HFC at NSNA; one wins national office

HFC nursing students Trey Harpole and Misty Russell represented the College at the 71st annual NSNA Conference. Harpole was elected to national office.
Headshot of Marrci Conner.

HFC designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense through 2028

For the second time, HFC receives the CAE-CD 5-year cyber-defense designation.
Entrepreneur Kassem Elkhechen opened his own shoe store called Ke Soles.

HFEC student and entrepreneur, 15, opens Ke Soles at Fairlane

The owner of a successful pre-owned sneaker store in Fairlane is young entrepreneur and HFEC student.
D'Quarion Cole (L) and D'Juan Seal headshots

Two HFC basketball players named NJCAA All-Americans

Two HFC men's basketball players take home NJCAA All-America honors. The basketball program has had five All-Americans in four years.
Steve Glazer working with clay and teaching in the ceramics studio.

HFC’s Steve Glazer named Dearborn Art Educator of the Year

Faculty Chair of Fine and Performing Arts Steve Glazer will be honored as Dearborn Art Educator of the Year at the 2023 Mayor's Arts Awards April 25.
You've Got This signage with a table full of goodies to pass out to students.

Please volunteer to help with “You've Got This: Good Luck on Finals” event

We need volunteers for the "You've Got This: Good Luck on Finals" event May 2-4 and support our students during exams.
Student assisting another student in the Learning Lab.

HFC Learning Lab is hiring for Summer 2023

The Learning Lab is looking to hire peer tutors for the summer. Interested students should apply today.
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13 HFC Honors students will present research at Winter 2023 Symposium

13 Henry Ford II Honors Program students will present their research on April 28. The public is invited.
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Have you completed your accessibility training?

All HFC faculty and staff are required to complete accessibility training between March 13 and Nov. 1. Can't remember if you did it? Check to be sure!
Arab American Heritage Month

Arab American Heritage Month: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and Sam Bazzi talk about the meaning of Arab American Heritage Month.