News Archive

Ali with daughters on each side in their cap and gown.

Alumnae sisters graduate on the same day from MSU and WSU

Instructor Ali Hariri's daughters, Rana and Nour, both HFC alumnae, graduated from different universities on the same day.
Tony Conti sits at his desk, wearing headphones for CIS.

CIS instructor Tony Conti retires from HFC after four decades

Tony Conti always relished witnessing students’ reactions to new concepts in real-time.
Cortney Rinehart in her graduation cap and gown, holding a bouquet of flowers and her diploma outside.

Rinehart earns national Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship

Cortney Rinehart will attend U-M this fall, thanks to the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. She is the eighth HFC student to win this competitive award.
Chad Richert, Henry Ford College Architecture and Construction faculty member.

Get to Know HFC: Chad Richert – teacher, inventor, architect

Architect Chad Richert chose a teaching path mid-career, and loves seeing students grow at HFC and beyond. He also invented the first magnetic construction toy.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee meeting, June 6

The Board of Trustees will hold an Ad Hoc Committee meeting in the Cabinet Conference Room.
Jesse Mattox taking a selfie; he has brown hair and a beard, wearing a blue suit jacket and white button down shirt.

Jesse Mattox found a rewarding theatre career through HFC

Alumnus Jesse Mattox returned to HFC for a 2024 production. Mattox, who dropped out of high school, can now boast three college degrees, research, and numerous theatre credits — and he's heading toward more.
John Satkowski

John Satkowski, VP for Finance, retires after 12 years

After setting HFC on solid financial ground and bringing memorable leadership to his many teams, John Satkowski will retire from HFC.
Man pointing at a futuristic screen that reads GOALS.

June Course of the Month: Coaching to Develop Motivation

“Coaching to Develop Motivation” explores what motivates people and how coaching can help unlock their potential.
High angle portrait of two young people chatting at table and drinking coffee.

Counseling hosts career exploration workshops in June

Jumpstart your career exploration process by attending the career exploration workshops s led by HFC counselor Deb Gates June 16 and 23.
A headshot of Tiffany Webster.

Tiffany Webster promoted to Assistant Director of Total Rewards

With significant experience in HR and other roles across industry and education, Webster understands the value of individual connections in serving employees well.
An image of a rainbow flag.

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month

HFC welcomes all members of our community and provides support and resources to help you succeed in school and life.
Headshot of Ali Berry.

Ali Berry aspires to a career as a physician and community activist

Berry's drive to become a physician and humanitarian comes from varied sources, including those he found during his time at HFEC/HFC.
Russ Kavalhuna

Farewell open house for President Russ Kavalhuna

President Kavalhuna will leave HFC at the end of June. We invite you to join us to wish him a grateful farewell on Monday, June 16.
Closeup of a student filling in a testing form.

Learning Lab hosts Nursing admissions test (TEAS) prep workshops in early June

Interested in nursing? Prepare for the TEAS test's math, science, and reading / language usage components at these three workshops.
Paula Schreck

Lactation Consultant program receives $225K to expand

The national-model program at HFC has been awarded a $225,264 grant to expand its reach beyond the Metro Detroit area.
Top row (from L-R): Ethan Gajewski, Manny Gutierrez, David Jones. Bottom row (from L-R): Cole Loftis, Coach Jake Pacholski, Ben Streetman.

HFC baseball players and coach garner post-season honors

The HFC baseball had a super season. They won their 1st MCCAA championship since 1996, and earned post-season honors.
An aisle full of HFC shirts and mugs inside the College Store.

College Store sale: 25% off

From June 2-13, The College Store will offer 25% off HFC apparel and merchandise.
Four soft ball players in a Brady Brunch like grid. Clockwise from the top left: Kylee Douglas, Katelyn Postuma, Chloe Solomon, and Abigail “Abby” Smith.

HFC softball players garner post-season honors

Four members of the HFC softball team earn post-season honors from the MCCAA Eastern Conference.
Mariyah Saleh headshot.

Mariyah Saleh aspires to a dual career in law and business

HFC Student Council Chair Mariyah Saleh has found her path through dual enrollment, focusing on academic and community engagement.
Memorial Day graphic with red, white, and blue and Memorial Day Remember and Honor text

Memorial Day: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and HFC staff member Juanita Van Raden talk about the history and meaning of Memorial Day.
 Katie Warden and her skeleton puppet from The Passage.

Mirror News wins 10 awards at MPA Better Newspaper Contest

HFC's student newspaper, the Mirror News, continues to win statewide recognition. Our fantastic students added 10 more awards to their list of honors.
Houston with his parents, holding up his award.

HFC alumnus and son cohost award-winning wrestling podcast

HFC alumnus Mizzion Smith and his son, Houston, have interviewed many pro wrestlers on their award-winning podcast.
Dr. A. Reginald Best headshot

Vice President of Institutional Advancement earns doctorate

HFC Vice President of Institutional Advancement adds a Doctor of Ministry to his many credentials.
headshot of Barb Eisterhold

Accountant Barbara Eisterhold calls it a career after 21 years

After 21 years at the College, HFC Director of Financial Accounting Barbara Eisterhold is retiring.