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HFC alumna Zee Shami (ZeeTheCook) wins Women in Business Success Award

HFC alumna wins Women in Business Success Award for her culinary studio.
The Henry Ford College ventilators being prepared on campus for shipping to Henry Ford Health System.

Good news and good deeds: Henry Ford College coronavirus response

Members of the HFC community are doing life-saving, meaningful, and supportive work in many ways during the coronavirus. We share some of those stories with you here.

HFC instructor helps create one-millionth face shield for frontline workers

HFC engineering and math instructor Hassan Taleb assists in construction of the one-millionth face shield. “This is our opportunity as leaders to manage this crisis and build a brighter future.”
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer

HFC supports extension of Stay Home, Stay Safe order

Governor Whitmer extended the Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order through April 30. President Kavalhuna and the HFC community support this decision and will continue with remote operations.
William Carrington

HFC instructor volunteers at two coronavirus testing sites

“The greatest thing that we can do for each other in a time of adversity is to demonstrate love," says Carrington.

Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Easter, the centerpiece of the Christian year, and Holy Week and Good Friday.

University of Michigan virtual transfer fair

University of Michigan hosts three virtual transfer fairs for HFC students interested in considering a transfer.

SAFE@HFC donates 60 SAFE-Packs to HFC students

HFC team members band together to help students by donating SAFE-Packs.
Candles, wine cup, Haggadah, matzah, other emblems of Passover

What Passover means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Passover.
Supplies loaded on a cart and ready to pack up

HFC School of STEM donates needed supplies to Beaumont Health

HFC donates medical supplies to Beaumont Health, including almost 300 boxes of Nitrile gloves.
President Kavalhuna photo with HFC logo

President Kavalhuna’s April 2 message to students

During the April 2 Board of Trustees meeting, President Kavalhuna addressed comments of support and hope to HFC students.

Former HFC leader and MCCC founding president reflects on 95 years

Dr. Ronald Campbell, a former HFC administrator and founding president of Monroe County Community College, shares stories from starting a new community college.
Keambra Pierson

Keambra Pierson will become Associate Dean of BEPD in July

Surgical Technologist program director Keambra Pierson will become the Associate Dean of BEPD in July.
HFC student William Mercer (left) and Dr. Ashley Johnson (right), Executive Director of DCAN, presented at the NCAN Advocacy Training and Hill Day last month in Washington, D.C.

HFC student speaks at Advocacy Training and Hill Day in Washington, D.C.

First generation HFC student William Mercer talked to advocates and lawmakers about helping students overcome significant obstacles to success.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees special meeting (via Zoom), April 2, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on April 2, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.
Kimberly Perlongo

“The perfect fit”: HFC welcomes new staff accountant

Kimberly Perlongo joins HFC as a new staff accountant in Financial Services.
Helen Gaus with "Progeny" artwork

Women Who Art: alumna Helen Gaus’ artwork at Tucson Jewish Community Center Fine Art Gallery

HFC alumna Helen Gaus' artwork is on display at the Tucson Jewish Community Center Fine Art Gallery in an exhibit called "The Space We Inhabit."
Robert Yahrmatter

Robert Yahrmatter will become Associate Dean of SoLA in July

Political science instructor Robert Yahrmatter will become Associate Dean of SoLA July 1.

HFC provides life-saving ventilators, medical supplies to local hospitals

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the HFC School of Health and Human Services has provided medical equipment and supplies to area hospitals, including five life-saving ventilators.

Ford recognizes HFC ASSET program with 16th Performance Award

HFC's ASSET program earned a Performance Award for exceeding the performance standards set by Ford Motor Co.
HFC logo / COVID-19

Message to HFC employees, March 23, 11:00 p.m.

President Kavalhuna's second message to the College community following Governor Whitmer's remain-at-home order, addressed to faculty and staff.

The Writing Center opens online March 23

The Writing Center reopens March 23 in an online format

Chelsea Rook’s photography selected for Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

HFC alumna Chelsea Rook's photography has been selected for the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in Missouri.
photo of student center

Skylight Cafe reopens Monday, March 23 for employees

Skylight café reopens March 23 for the rest of Winter semester, to serve our employees who are still working on campus. Service will be limited, to practice social distancing.