News Archive

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“Money Lessons for Every College Student” on Oct. 11 and Nov. 14

What you need to know about money: Learn how to make smart decisions by attending our free financial literacy seminars.
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Academic Integrity and Authentic Assessment conference Sept. 23

HFC Faculty: Develop a pedagogical toolbox to promote academic honesty. The Authentic Assessment and Academic Integrity mini-conference can help.
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Get to Know HFC: Christopher Bremer is reinvigorated by the creativity of Theatre

Christopher Bremer is one of three generations of Bremers involved in HFC Theatre.

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Jessica Mahoney’s path started with the Science Olympiad

HFC biology instructor Dr. Jessica Mahoney has a passion for science and student success.
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HFC alumna becomes president of Beaumont Taylor, Trenton, and Wayne

Lifelong Downriver resident and HFC alumna Kristine Donahue now leads three area Beaumont hospitals.
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Learning Lab offers math skills review workshops Aug. 30-Sept. 1

Sign up today! Friendly HFC math instructor Dr. Rama Chidambaram will lead three free math skills review workshops in the coming week. Sign up today.
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After her first run for public office, HFC alumna Lorrie Rutledge is undaunted

HFC alumna Lorrie Rutledge is proud to have run for office, and wants to continue working toward her passion of addressing health care in Wayne County.
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Hawks’ Nest hosts Stock the Pantry Food Drive Sept. 6-16

The Hawks’ Nest relies on the generosity of our community to provide assistance for HFC students. Please consider making a donation of food, personal items, or money.
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Welcome back, Students! (video)

Everyone at Henry Ford College is excited to welcome our students back for Fall 2022. We made this 2-minute video just for you.

Open auditions for the Hawkster, HFC’s official mascot, Sept. 14-15

HFC is looking for eager, enthusiastic students to be the Hawkster, the College's official mascot, for the 2022-23 academic year. No experience needed. Auditions are Sept. 14-15.
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Closure of Lot 5 on main campus for construction

Lot 5 on the main campus will serve as a construction staging area for the next year. All other lots are expected to remain open for normal use.
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HFC co-hosts Human Trafficking awareness training seminar Nov. 8-9

Learn the latest statistics in the 2-day Human Trafficking training seminar Nov. 8-9, sponsored by local agencies.
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10 HFC student scholars conducted research with UROP over the summer

Ten high-performing HFC student scholars demonstrated what they learned from their research fellowships over the summer.
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Careers to Consider: Graphic Design

HFC's graphic design program promotes skills for production, graphic, visual, web, and other types of design.
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Careers to Consider: Interior Design

HFC's Interior Design program is one of two programs in Michigan that offers a Kitchen and Bath certificate endorsed by the National Kitchen and Bath Association.
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HFC hosts open auditions for three plays on Sept. 8

Open auditions for three plays in the 2022-23 season will be Sept. 8. HFC students, faculty, staff, alumni, dual-enrolled students, HFEC students, and University of Michigan-Dearborn students are welcome to audition.
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Careers to Consider: Music

HFC's music program is one of the most extensive and accomplished community college music programs in the state of Michigan.

Active Shooter Training session offered by Campus Safety

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend a free active shooter training session on Sept. 21.

Pamela Stewart named Interim Associate Dean of SoLA

An HFC team member since 2004, we are excited to announce that Pamela Stewart will serve as the Interim Associate Dean of HFC's School of Liberal Arts (SoLA).
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Programs to Consider: Art History

HFC's comprehensive Art History program offers three pathways in Art History: Western Traditions, Non-Western Traditions, and Middle Eastern Traditions.

Programs to Consider: World Languages

HFC's World Languages program offers Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Arabic, and American Sign Language.
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Financial Aid information sessions available online or on campus

Henry Ford College offers free, no obligation sessions about how to pay for college, including obtaining financial aid.
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President’s video: How can we help you get ready for fall semester?

President Kavalhuna welcomes all members of the Hawk student family to Fall semester, which starts August 25. If there is anything we can do to help, let us know!
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HFC welcomes Dr. John Michael Sefel, Director of Theatre

Dr. John Michael Sefel joins the HFC faculty this fall as the new Director of Theatre. He is also a strong and experienced advocate for people with disabilities, partly due to personal experience.