News Archive

Resolution Fellowship group of students

Social Venture Challenge competition Jan. 6-7

Join a global community of socially responsible young leaders at HFC Feb. 6-7, 2020 at the Social Venture Challenge.
National Arab Orchestra founder/music director Michael Ibrahim, seen here conducting the NAO, will teach a new Arab Music Appreciation course at HFC, starting Feb. 3. Photo courtesy of the NAO.

Michael Ibrahim teaches new 12-week Arab Music Appreciation course

An Arab Music Appreciation class will be offered for the first time at HFC beginning Feb. 4. It will be taught by National Arab Orchestra founder Michael Ibrahim. Enroll today!
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HFC student athletes earn Hawk Academic Team Honors

HFC student athletes prove their abilities and drive academically as well as athletically.
Najwa Aboudaye and Habib Serhan

Hawks’ Nest receives substantial donations to help students through the winter

Approximately 2,000 pounds of food and other items were donated to the Hawks' Nest in December.
HFC student/ex-Airborne Ranger Tom Demerly sits in the cockpit of a newly-built Boeing P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine warfare aircraft. Photo by Lance Riegle, TheAviationist.com.

Ex-Airborne Ranger returns to HFC to finish degree after 37 years

Former Airborne Ranger Tom Demerly -- ultramarathoner, cyclist, mountain climber, aviation writer, business owner -- sees earning an HFC degree as a way to be agile and adaptive in the workforce.
HFC grappler Donte Rivera-Garcia was ranked No. 1 in the NJCAA national rankings.

HFC’s wrestling program achieves NJCAA national ranking for the first time

The team is #13 in the NJCAA. HFC wrestler Donte Rivera-Garcia is the first Hawk to be ranked No. 1 nationally.
Reuben Brukley, a two-time HFC alumnus and HFC employee since 1997, has recently been named the College's Director of Facilities.

Long-time HFC employee and alumnus becomes Director of Facilities

Reuben Brukley, whose career spans 27 years, brings new leadership to HFC's Facilities department after successfully holding the interim role for eight months.
The Quiet Reflection Room in the Eshleman Library has recently been remodeled. Upgrades include new carpeting, a privacy screen, shoe carrel, and two boxes to hold personal items.

The Quiet Reflection Room gets an upgrade for Winter 2020 semester

The Quiet Reflection Room in the Eshleman Library has recently been remodeled, based on numerous requests from students.
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HFC Hawkster mascot auditions

Are you creative, energetic, outgoing? Become the Hawkster for public audiences throughout the next year!
Dr. Zhang presenting her lecture.

Dr. Yu Zhang: Employing Cultural Criticism in the Teaching of Cross-Cultural Literature for ESL

(Video) Dr. Yu Zhang presents the 2019 Faculty Lectureship Award lecture to audiences at Henry Ford College, November 2019.
HFC students talk about the new recycling program, displaying the bins and signage.

HFC pilots new paper and plastic recycling program

In HFC's ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, a new recycling program is under way.
Flyer of Suit-up event

JCPenney to host Suit-Up exclusively for HFC; shuttles provided

Full-day, weekday event, with shuttles to and from campus. Save up to 60% off apparel at the JCPenney Suit-Up event, held exclusively for the entire HFC community.

January 2020 State of the College address

President Kavalhuna and Dr. Michael Meade present remarks and updates at the January 2020 State of the College event.
“Life's most persistent and urgent question: What are YOU doing for others?”

HFC observes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with community service

Both Henry Ford College campuses will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Big Band, Bop & Pop concert Jan. 25

The Big Band, Bop & Pop concert will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at the Michael A. Guido Theater in the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. This scholarship fundraiser is co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dearborn.

Two-time HFC alumna becomes Eastpointe’s city manager

Elke Doom, Eastpointe's new city manager, attended HFC three times, earning two degrees. Two of her daughters followed suit.
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December HR update: new hires, retirements, bereavements

News about your HFC colleagues for December 2019.
2019 holiday photo of Kavalhuna family

Wishing you refreshment, hope, and peace during this holiday season

President Kavalhuna shares good wishes from his family, and his personal thoughts and gratitude to our community as we reach the holiday break.
Headshot of Dr. Kalvin Harvell

Dr. Kalvin Harvell: “An Uncomfortable Alliance: Racial Microaggressions and the College Campus”

(Video) Dr. Kalvin Harvell presents the 2019 Faculty Lectureship Award lecture to audiences at Henry Ford College, November 2019.
Word cloud with the word Welcome in many languages

HFC grants residency-based tuition to TPS students

Henry Ford College is the first community college in Michigan to publicly announce residency-based tuition for Temporary Protected Status students.
lightbulb with green plant as filament

Sustainable HFC meetings open to the public

Please join us for Sustainable HFC meetings. The public is welcome! Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 18, April 8.
Lighted candle holder, lights, trees evoking a sacred holiday scene

Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany

As part of a series on religious, cultural, and historic holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflects surrounding the Christmas holiday season.
Kwanzaa table spread

What Kwanzaa means

As part of a series on cultural, historic, and religious holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Kwanzaa.
HFC alumnus Ron Croskey is a former Michigan State Police trooper. Now retired, he plays in a rock band.

Former state trooper’s retirement gigs: Win Stuff, The Real Deal

HFC alum/ex-State trooper talks about his time at HFC, being a cop, and playing in a local band during retirement.