News Archive

Remembering Bridget Pizzino

President Kavalhuna and colleagues share their remembrances of Bridget Pizzino.
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Mike Daher remembrances, by the HFC community

Mike Daher spent nearly 40 years teaching generations of HFC students as an English professor and director of the Honors Program. He is warmly remembered by the HFC community.
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Need money for college? HFC scholarship deadline is June 30

Fall scholarships are available to help you pay for college. Apply by June 30!
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Board of Trustees special meeting (via Zoom), June 29, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on June 29, 2020. This will be an executive session meeting.

Hassan Hammoud wins nursing scholarship from Rotary Club

Nursing student wins scholarship from Rotary Club of Dearborn to help him complete his studies at HFC. He plans to earn an advanced degree and return to teach in the future.

HawkPride: cum laude graduate named Outstanding Biology Student of the Year

John Jaranson, one of two Outstanding Biology Students of the Year, found his passion in environmental science and fighting climate change.

HawkPride: aspiring physician Cortes is Outstanding Biology Student of the Year

Rafael Cortes, one of two Outstanding Biology Students of the Year, aspires to a career in emergency medicine, and a life that emphasizes social justice and helping others.
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HFC named Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School three years in a row

For the third consecutive year, HFC has been named a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School.

Detroit Police Department hosts virtual recruiting event June 29

The Office of Career Services and the Detroit Police Department will hold a virtual recruiting session on June 29.
The Writing Center is open for Spring and Summer 2020

HFC’s Writing Center provides eTutoring and appointments all summer

Online appointments and eTutoring are available through the Summer semester at the Writing Center. We will be open this fall, too.
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No-fault insurance changes take effect July 1, 2020

You might be able to save money on your auto insurance. Be sure to review the Michigan's new auto insurance law with your agent.
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What Juneteenth means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this important holiday in our nation.

Lactation Consulting is Stephanie Arredondo’s way to help mothers

A member of the first cohort of HFC's Lactation Consultant Program, Stephanie Arredondo plans to go into advocacy work.
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Becoming an IBCLC is “part of the dream” for Lauren Fisher

HFC's new Lactation Consultant Program has allowed student Lauren Fisher to realize dream of helping mothers and their babies.

Alumnus Gary Voiles becomes DHPD deputy chief

HFC alumnus Gary Voiles has been promoted to deputy chief of Dearborn Heights Police.
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Video of June 11 President’s Town Hall

The President's Town Hall: A Path Forward in a World of Injustice video is now online. It runs 1 hour, 39 minutes.
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Henry Ford College provides resources and support for the LGBTQ+ community

Pride Month gives us an opportunity to share information, resources, events, and reflections about inclusion and equity.
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Ten student-athletes earn NJCAA All-Academic honors

Hawks prove they are a force to be reckoned with academically as well as athletically, with 10 qualifying for honors. Abbie Begley made the NJCAA First Team with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
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HFC supports Juneteenth peaceful protest in Dearborn

The HFC community is invited to participate in this event, sponsored by community members, which will begin and conclude at the Dearborn Police Department on Michigan Avenue.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), June 15, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on June 15, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.

HFC wrestling coach appears on “The Combat Sports Podcast”

HFC wrestling coach Grant MacKenzie, who started the HFC wrestling program, speaks about his 22 years as a coach on "The Combat Sports Podcast."
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Debbie Dingell to participate in HFC Town Hall on June 11

Dingell to will join HFC students, faculty, and staff during the President's Town Hall on social justice.
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President’s Town Hall: A Path Forward in a World of Injustice

President Kavalhuna will host a panel discussion on Thursday, June 11, to discuss how our community can respond to racial disparities and injustice.