
HFC pre-engineering team named 2025 Community College Innovation Challenge finalist
For the seventh time in 11 years, HFC has been named a Community College Innovation Challenge finalist. HFC is also the only college in Michigan participating in this year's CCIC.

Jim Piché earned 3 degrees and a certificate after 30 years of work
After nearly 30 years, Jim Piché earned 3 associate degrees and a certificate from HFC. The Army veteran, teacher, and theatre major has learned a lot from life and school.

Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Lori M. Gonko as Interim President of the College
In a unanimous vote, the Board of Trustees appointed Lori M. Gonko, Ed.D., as interim president of the College. Dr. Gonko is expected to start her new role on July 1.

Albara Muthala tests limits through aerospace engineering and the Seven Summits
Albara Muthala will study aerospace engineering program at U-M. First, though, he'll attempt the Seven Summits in Washington state, a feat of mountaineering that would be the pinnacle of his young life.

Writing Center hours for Summer 2025
The Writing Center is open for the Summer 2025 semester starting May 13.

Learning Lab schedule for Summer 2025
The Learning Lab's schedule for the Summer 2025 semester begins May 13.
May 22

Fifty-One O One restaurant hosts International Cuisine luncheons on summer Thursdays
Fifty-One O One will host its popular International Cuisine series on Thursdays from May 22 to June 26. Reservations recommended!

HFC students meet with renowned filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola
HFC students didn't need to get an “offer they couldn’t refuse” to attend this conversational event with the renowned director.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We encourage you to take advantage of resources to support your mental health and wellbeing.

HFC’s Anthony Lai premieres original music with Dearborn Symphony
The Dearborn Symphony will play Anthony Lai's original musical number, “In Other News,” at its final concert of the season on May 9.

Award-winning writer Alaina Schnell becomes EIC of "The Mirror News"
HFC provided Alaina Schnell with the fresh start she needed. She won the Barrett Contest twice and is the new editor-in-chief of “The Mirror News.”

Barrett Creative Writing Contest celebrates 50 years, announces winners
Five students won the Barrett Creative Writing Contest and read their work at the April 17 awards ceremony.

President Kavalhuna announces his departure to become President at WMU
President Russ Kavalhuna will join Western Michigan University as its 10th president this July, after an accomplished seven-year tenure at HFC.

Oscar-winning screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin connects with HFC’s MCA students
MCA chairperson Susan McGraw invited Bruce Joel Rubin to talk to her class about his career, especially writing the 1990 film “Ghost.”

HFEC student designs MindLift app, will serve as a U.S. Youth Ambassador
Header Algaraawi designed an app for college students to manage their stress. This summer, he'll be a U.S. Youth Ambassador to Belize.
May 21

Explore the universe through free Hammond Planetarium shows at HFC
Learn more about the celestial stars at the Hammond Planetarium, Dearborn's premier location for exploring the universe, on the campus of Henry Ford College. Shows are free. Please register in advance, so we can be sure to seat you.