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HFC Employee News
HFC welcomes Campus Safety Associate Rick Wyka
Former Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Rick Wyka joins the HFC Campus Safety team.
Campus Stories and Announcements
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May 12
MI BEST webinar: Student Resilience and Our Role
The HFC community is invited to the MI BEST Webinar focused on fostering student success and retention.
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Cinco de Mayo 2021
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this international holiday.
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Governor Whitmer appoints President Kavalhuna to the Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services
Russ Kavalhuna, president of HFC, has been appointed to the Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services.
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Recording available: Social Justice and Equity in Education conference
The recording of the Feb. 26 conference to address issues of social justice and equity in education is available for viewing.
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HFC alumna and former VP Dr. Lisa Jones becomes president of Colorado Northwestern
Henry Ford College alumna and former HFC Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Lisa Jones to become the first African-American president of Colorado Northwestern Community College.
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First female team manager in Indy 500 history honed her craft at HFC
Linda Conti's 35 years in motorsports, including world travels, meeting racing legends, and fine-tuning racing machines were kick-started at HFC.
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Her time to shine: first-generation college grad aspires to become a CFO
HFC was a place for student Darlena Buford to spread her wings, making her "impossible dream" reachable.
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HFC welcomes Assistant Director of Performance, Development, and Engagement Tracye Y. Davis
Tracye Y. Davis is focused on helping build and sustain a high-performance culture where employees are engaged and supported.
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HFC’s Chris Shepard named Coach of the Year for the 3rd time
HFC Men's Basketball Head Coach Chris Shepard has been honored for the third time as Coach of the Year.
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Earth Day 2021 Tree Planting
Around 20 people volunteered their time with warm smiles on a chilly day to plant trees at HFC on Earth Day 2021.
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Dual-enrolled alumnus is on his way to med school after starting at HFC
HFC provided a "mature and rigorous academic setting at a young age" for Jacob Agemy to succeed.
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HFC alumnus Colter honored by the International Society of Arboriculture
Brian Colter, urban forester for Grosse Pointe Park, is honored for his work in arboriculture and urban forestry.
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HFC computer science instructor wins Aspirations in Computing Educator Award
Jason Canfield, who enjoys the diversity of cultures at HFC, won an award for providing educational opportunities for women in technology.
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HFC Alumnus Robert Pastor receives 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award
Robert L. Pastor II, the CEO of Rainy Lake Medical Center in Minnesota and two-time HFC alumnus, will receive the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award at this year’s Commencement ceremony.
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MPSERS 3% retiree contribution withholding tax refund 2017-2021
Many HFC employees and retirees who are enrolled in MPSERS are eligible for a rebate on overpaid taxes for the past three years.
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Volunteers needed: Dearborn vaccine clinic
Dearborn is asking for volunteers to help its vaccine clinic run smoothly and efficiently.
Campus Events This Week
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May 12
MI BEST webinar: Student Resilience and Our Role
The HFC community is invited to the MI BEST Webinar focused on fostering student success and retention.
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May 13
ReBUILDetroit sponsors “Gerrymandering and Post Reconstruction”
Attend a virtual history lesson about voting through the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History on May 13, sponsored by ReBUILDetroit.
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