News Archive

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State of the College video and resources, January 2021

President Kavalhuna and colleagues present the January 2021 State of the College event.

Smyrski appointed interim dean of HFC’s School of Liberal Arts

Larry Smyrski will serve as the interim dean of Liberal Arts until June.

Hawk success: alumna promoted to Technician Leader within a year of graduation

Not long after becoming a Certified Ophthalmic Technician, Kristen Cavazos became a Technician Leader at Henry Ford Ophthalmology.

HFC and Detroit Promise alumnus says, "attend community college first!"

Donovan Green attended HFC on the Detroit Promise scholarship, then transferred to earn his bachelor's degree. He wouldn't have it any other way.

Trustee Dr. Michael Meade reflects on 40 years of College service as he retires from the Board

Dr. Michael Meade confident HFC is in good hands as he retires from the Board of Trustees.

Longest-serving Trustee Mary Lane reflects on 20 years as she retires from the Board

Mary Lane looks back at her 20 years on the HFC Board of Trustees.

Governor Whitmer appoints HFC professor to Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs

HFC's Abdulhakem Alsadah was recently appointed to the statewide commission, which advises the Governor.
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HFC Talent Acquisition Coordinator passes SHRM-CP exam

Terri Hagen took advantage of quiet evenings and weekends during the lockdown studying for the SHRM-CP exam, which she recently passed.
Winter class announcement

All Winter classes except health labs and clinicals will begin in online formats

Due to MDHHS guidelines, nearly all Winter classes at HFC will begin online. Most will stay online all semester. Some will return to campus Jan. 25.
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Harvell accepted into U-M’s Diversity Scholars Network

Harvell plans to enhance scholarship due to recent acceptance into U-M's Diversity Scholars Network.
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A holiday message from President Kavalhuna

In this brief video, President Kavalhuna talks about the year behind us, and reasons for hope and inspiration in 2021.
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HFC Virtual Chorus performs holiday favorites

The HFC Virtual Chorus, under the direction of G. Kevin Dewey, performs holiday favorites for our community.
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Kwanzaa 2020

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Kwanzaa holiday season in 2020.
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Christmas, Advent, Epiphany, and the New Year

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on several of the year-end holidays in 2020, and the beginning of 2021.

Last day to register for Winter 2021 classes

Classes start Jan. 11. You may register until Jan. 17 (though we recommend you register early!)

Classes begin, Winter 2021 semester

Winter 2021 15-week and 1st 8-week classes begin.

Memorial Day Observance - College Closed

Memorial Day - College Closed
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December HR update: new hires, classifications, resignations, retirements

News about your HFC colleagues for December 2020.
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President Kavalhuna encourages students to keep going through Winter semester

President Kavalhuna and everyone at HFC is here to support you! Now is your time.

Retirees share their memories of HFC

Retiring HFC faculty and staff talk about their time at the College as they look forward to retirement.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Make a difference during the 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day of Service Jan. 18, 2021. This year's event will be virtual.
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Criminal Justice/Social Work advising session

Join the HFC Advising and Enrollment teams for an online event to register for your Winter classes!
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Textbook ordering: important dates for students

The College Store makes ordering textbooks efficient as the Winter 2021 semester approaches.