News Archive

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Meet 100+ employers at the HFC Virtual Career Expo Oct. 23

This virtual event is open only to HFC students and alumni. Registration is required; RSVP today!
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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: the High Holy Days of the Jewish year

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Jewish high holidays at a time when observances are affected by the pandemic.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), September 21, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on September 21, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
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HFC students chosen to provide robotics demo for Ivanka Trump, Mary Barra at GM Tech Center

HFC electrical apprentices were chosen from among 300 peers to put on a robotics demonstration for a group of dignitaries at the GM Tech Center.

Honoring a Friend: The Monica Echeverri Casarez Scholarship

The Monica Echeverri Casarez Scholarship is permanently endowed to provide an annual scholarship for women with a heart for social justice who are interested in health careers.

HFC partners with the state to provide Futures for Frontliners free-tuition program

Front line workers in our state now have a path to a tuition-free degree at Henry Ford College. The deadline to sign up is Dec. 31.
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September 11: Inclusion and connection after tragedy

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of September 11 during this strange and challenging year in our society.
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Fall CARES Act funding still available to qualifying HFC students

Funding from the federal CARES Act is available to qualifying students to defray expenses relating to coronavirus.
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Virtual Fall 2020 Welcome Back Days: Sept. 14-19

Join HFC for Virtual 2020 Welcome Back Days. We will offer many fun, informative, supportive, and entertaining programs online.

Celebrating the contributions of Labor to the American workforce

Labor Day is an important holiday for Henry Ford College, as we commemorate and celebrate the many contributions of labor unions to our community and our country.
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Low cost internet available through Comcast Internet Essentials

Eligible students may purchase low-cost computers and low-cost internet through the Comcast Internet Essentials program.
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Textbook ordering still available; curbside pickup discontinued

To fill our volume of orders most efficiently, all textbooks ordered after Sept. 1 will be shipped to your home.

Career Services Office hosts interview preparation workshops

The Career Services Office offers workshops on cover letters, resume writing, and interview strategies.

Hawks’ Nest holds Stock the Pantry Food Drive Sept. 8-21

Food items are needed for the Hawks' Nest's Stock the Pantry Food Drive Sept. 8-21.
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President Kavalhuna welcomes students to HFC for Fall 2020

President Kavalhuna welcomes you to Henry Ford College for Fall 2020, and offers 3 tips for success.
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Community holds us together. Your success motivates us.

President Kavalhuna talks about what our community connection means, stronger now than even two years ago when this video was made.

Returning adult students earn AAUW scholarships to pursue their dreams

AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver awarded scholarships to HFC students Daneisha Jones and Heather Rossi, who are pursuing business and health careers.
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HFC welcomes students for Fall 2020! (video)

The HFC Enrollment Services team and colleagues across campus welcome you in this two-minute video.

HawkPride: Erin Hoekzema found her passion for art and made it her career

Erin Hoekzema switched her major from criminal justice to ceramics. She is now a professional artist.

Non-traditional nursing alumna: “I’m still here, and I’m still thriving”

HFC nursing alumna Champaign Brown is the recipient of the Live Your Dream Award, and has achieved a successful second career by working through every obstacle.
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Henry Ford College holiday schedule, 2020-2021

The HFC employee holiday schedule includes 15 paid holidays throughout the year.
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Science/chemistry/biology/biotechnology/environmental studies advising session

Join the HFC advising and enrollment teams for an online event to register for your Fall classes!
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A class for our times: Judaism, Christianity, Islam

For the first time, and at the right time, HFC is offering a class that provides a fascinating look at world issues through the lens of three religions. This is a class in which all voices are heard!