News Archive

Sharon Pearl Picking and film critic Leonard Maltin.

Get to Know HFC: Sharon Pearl Picking has a passion for higher education and classic movies

Sharon Pearl Picking's love of history, historical places, and film has no boundaries.
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Black Male & QUEENS Focus Group meetings for the Winter 2023 semester

All are invited as the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group begins its meetings for the Winter 2022 Semester, effective Wednesday, Jan. 18, at noon.
A photo of Korinna Kasara pulling a copy of Jayne Eyre from the shelf.

HFC welcomes Library Circulation Manager Korinna Kasara

With 21 years of experience as a librarian, Korinna Kasara chose to return to an academic library setting.
Hawks Basketball team photo.

Making the grade: Hawks soar academically

HFC's Athletic teams achieve their highest cumulative GPA since before the pandemic.
A photo of Tazeen Ayub holding a guitar.

HFC’s Tazeen Ayub strikes a “DEAL”

Tazeen Ayub was awarded a Detroit Equity Action Lab (DEAL) Racial Equity Fellowship to expand her passion for racial and personal equity.
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Board of Trustees meeting, January 17

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 17, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society logo on dark blue background

Phi Theta Kappa honor society info session

Phi Theta Kappa is a highly esteemed national honor society for community college students. Join us to learn more.
Actor Jim Piche as Captain Ahab.

Jim Piché overcomes Guillain-Barré, resumes acting at HFC

Jim Piché refused to let Guillain-Barré Syndrome defeat him, regaining his mobility and returning to the stage at HFC.
Photo of a student auditioning at a microphone for a drama teacher (other students are in the background).

Join us for open Theatre auditions Jan. 25-26

All HFC students and employees are welcome to audition in the Adray Auditorium Jan. 25-26.
An illustration of a fist holding a pencil in the air.

Barrett Creative Writing Contest submissions due March 3

Open to all HFC students, the Francis G. Barrett Creative Writing Contest and the Larry Colter Poetry Prize offer $700 in prizes.
4 photos of in a grid format of students doing different kinds of scientific research.

Summer Research Opportunities Symposium for students

Join us at the Summer Research Opportunities Symposium Jan. 27 to learn more about research opportunities in STEM and other fields.
5AM Pancakes and Tenderly images.

Two performances in one: “5AM Pancakes” and “Tenderly”

HFC's two upcoming plays, “5AM Pancakes” and “Tenderly,” will be presented in single, 90-minute sessions Jan. 21-22 and 28-29. They are “a calming, positive love letter to all of us dealing with difficult times.”
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HFC and UM-Dearborn co-host MLK Peace Rally (Jan. 19)

During the week of the MLK holiday, a peace rally begins at UM-Dearborn and ends at HFC. HFC Sociology instructor Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell will speak.
Young woman looking over her shoulder at a stranger who is following her in a city.

Stalking Awareness Month webinars Jan. 18 and 25

January is National Stalking Awareness Month. HFC and UM-Dearborn will co-host three awareness training webinars.
Hollie Tugwell

Get to Know HFC: Hollie Tugwell anchors the Learning Lab

Hollie Tugwell changed careers from medicine to teaching, and enjoys helping students find their passion in life.
The College Store entrance.

The College Store reopens Jan. 3

The HFC College Store will reopen January 3 to meet your needs for the Winter 2023 semester.
2 men in suits singing

HFC Music open rehearsals begin in January

Everyone is invited to join open rehearsals for HFC choirs and bands, beginning in January. You may also take classes for credit or personal enrichment.
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2023 Mileage Rate for pre-approved business travel

HFC follows government mileage reimbursement rates. As of January 2023, the mileage reimbursement rate will be 65.5¢ per mile.
An image of Zena Aljilehawi.

Aspiring doctor says Honors experience is “priceless”

Zena Aljilehawi has worked to make transferring to universities easy for fellow students. She plans to transfer to the University of Michigan-Dearborn next year.

Happy Holidays 2022: President’s Family Video

President Kavalhuna and his family share some traditions, and send warm holiday wishes to you and yours, in whatever ways you celebrate this holiday season.
Walt Cerulla and Russ Kavalhuna

Please join us for the State of the College Jan. 4

President Kavalhuna invites employees to State of the College and Community Conversation, January 4. Please sign up so we can plan food.

Verizon callers having trouble accessing HFC phone numbers

Verizon callers are having trouble accessing some of our campus phone lines. We suggest sending email until the problem is resolved.
Wayne State University and Henry Ford College Presidents shaking hands after signing Learn4ward partnership.

Henry Ford College and Wayne State University top leaders sign historic Learn4ward partnership

HFC, Wayne State University, and regional leaders gathered to celebrate the launch of the innovative Learn4ward partnership and its anticipated impact on students and the economy.
A "Brady Bunch" grid of the 4 speakers.

Where Are We Now? An Assessment on Mental Health (PIC conference, Jan. 2023)

All HFC employees are invited to attend this conference hosted by the Faculty PIC committee on January 5, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.