News Archive

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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.
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Donate to the Hawks’ Nest bottle and can refund drive

The Hawks' Nest is raising funds to restock its pantry for when we return to campus. We ask you to donate funds from your returnables to this effort.

HFC alumnus working on new 3D visualization technology

HFC alumnus works on a new technology that will change the way people store and share knowledge in a 3D world.
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Finding a path forward in a world of injustice

President Kavalhuna shares his thoughts about the chronic, systemic discrimination in our society, and how the College can give voice to the oppressed and dignity to minority voices.
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Free unemployment information session, June 4

If you are unemployed or facing possible unemployment, this virtual information session will provide useful information. Open to the public.

HFC graduate Leon Ayers will play D1 basketball for Mercer

Originally committed to the University Wisconsin-Green Bay, HFC alumnus Leon Ayers will now transfer to Mercer University.

Petri is proud of HFC students, will keep teaching after retirement from police force

Although he has retired from the Dearborn Heights Police Department, Michael Petri will continue teaching at HFC.
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Nursing alumna wins Eagle Eye Award from Beaumont

Nursing alumna Shannon Kelly received a hospital-wide award for going above and beyond the call of duty for patient care.
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Governor Whitmer appoints President Kavalhuna to statewide board to lead workforce development

Governor Whitmer has asked 20 leaders in industry, government, and higher education to lead the state's efforts in workforce development. President Kavalhuna is the only community college president on the board.

Future HFC student Nasr Abdulla featured in Free Press

Future Hawk who overcame great obstacles to achieve success was profiled in the Detroit Free Press.

HFC Detroit Promise student shares future plans on FOX 2

HFC student Kalani Olatunji recently spoke about the Detroit Promise, which made her college plans possible, on FOX2.

Alumnus played baseball for HFC, served as a state trooper for 28 years

Former HFC baseball player served with the Michigan State Police for nearly 30 years.

Whitmer appoints Chatman to Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement Board

Governor Whitmer appoints Dr. Patricia Chatman, Dean of the HFC School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development (BEPD), to the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement Board.
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Apocalypse now! Humanities course explores the theme through history and culture

Summer Humanities 101 course explores the apocalypse as represented in history, religion, mythology, and popular culture.
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Remembering Bill Hackett

Bill Hackett, long-time professor and labor leader at HFC, was a teacher, role model, and community leader throughout his life.

New wrestlers join Hawks squad for 2020-21 season

New grapplers join the HFC Wrestling Team for the 2020-21 season, following up on a a highly successful 2019-20 campaign.
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Memorial Day 2020

Memorial Day has only been an official holiday since 1971, but its legacy belongs to all service members. President Kavalhuna shares his reflections.

A traveling nurse goes west

Working during the pandemic is a “revolutionary time” for nurses, says HFC nursing alumna Amber Heery.