News Archive

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HFC hosts Co-Op information sessions June 6-7

Career Services explains the advantages of cooperative (co-op) education and how you can benefit from it.
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Congratulations, Class of 2022!

Hundreds of HFC graduating students attended the first in-person Commencement ceremony since 2019. Videos and photos are now online.
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HFC hosts MAT² Applicant Interview Day June 18

RSVP by June 12 for MAT² Applicant Interview Day. This program provides a fully funded associate degree and on-the-job training to become an Advanced Technician.
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Alumna’s mystery novel nominated for Edgar Award, named to NYPL’s Best 100 list

Edgar-nominated mystery author and HFC alumna Tracy Gardner has been a nurse for 30 years. Being nominated for the prestigious award has been a highlight of her writing career.
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Join SAFE@HFC for Ally training on June 20

Join HFC for an Ally training session to learn how to support members of the LGBTQ+ community on June 20.
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Reminder: planned power shutdown Friday, May 20 for most of main campus

Most of the main campus will be without power on Friday, May 20, for planned infrastructure work. Employees in affected areas should make arrangements for Friday work with their supervisors.
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Get to Know HFC: Delphine Davis brings compassion and mentoring to students

Delphine Davis has a passion for helping students, no matter what it takes to support their success.
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HawkPride: HFC alumna publishes her first children’s book

In her children's book, Salwa Mawari takes pride in portraying an underrepresented community in Yemen in a positive light.
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Get to Know HFC: Dr. Kathy Campbell leads program with 100% employment rate

Under the leadership of Dr. Kathy Campbell, HFC's Certified Ophthalmic Technician Program has a 100% employment rate. It is only Michigan's only accredited COT program.
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Board of Trustees meeting, May 16, 2022

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on May 16, 2022. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Room.
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The Detroit Youth Choir to perform at HFC June 4

The Detroit Youth Choir will perform “The Sound of Tomorrow” on June 4 at HFC, its new performance venue.
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Player of the Year Manciel earns scholarship to play at Arkansas State

Proud Hawk Mak Manciel, Player of the Year and All-American, will play basketball at Arkansas State this fall.
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Featuring women in STEM: “Inclusive Stories in Science” and “Women Untold”

The late Dr. Bettye Washington-Greene, a pioneer in the field of physical chemistry, will be featured in "Inclusive Stories in Science," which will be screened, along with "Women Untold: A Lawrence Tech Feature Film," on May 18.
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HFC to play in NJCAA Region XII tournament

The Hawks will compete in the NJCCA Region XII Tournament on May 12-13 in a 3-game series against Lansing Community College.
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Tree planting ceremony June 3, in memory of Randall Eiermann

Come share warm memories of Randall Eiermann at a tree planting and commemoration event on the main HFC campus on Friday, June 3, 2022.
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Hawk Pride: Culinary artist opens his own restaurant

The Chopstix in Livonia, owned by HFC alum Tung Luu, serves Asian cuisine. Its specialties include pho and sushi.
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Retired HFC instructor writes about amazing experiences as a nurse

Lori Grande-Swiatkowski writes about her professional experiences witnessing what she regards a miraculous events.
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Adjunct Hiring Fair: HFC is seeking great instructors

HFC welcomes part-time faculty to join our team, teaching HFC's wonderful students in a variety of fields.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you are experiencing stress or other factors that are having an impact on your mental health, consider these resources (compiled with lots of help from Tiffany Webster).
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HFC softball team scores 62 runs in 4 games

A force to be reckoned with: the HFC softball team wins 2 double-headers in consecutive days. Three of the four games were shortened run-rule games.
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Graduating Art and Design Students’ Exhibition; opening reception May 3

HFC's graduating art and design students will present their final exhibition at the College from May 3 to May 6. Opening reception is May 3, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
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Enrollment Services / Advising offer Zoom drop-in help for students

Meet with an HFC Enrollment Associate or Advisor on Zoom to get help with enrollment, financial aid, and registration help. Drop in during any of the times listed below.
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Lasonia Gentle uplifts fellow graduates with commencement poem

Lauded by professors for her optimism and drive, graduating student Lasonia Gentle looks forward to pursuing a career in social work. She reads her commencement-inspired poem for other graduates.