HFC Community / Social

Jesse Mattox taking a selfie; he has brown hair and a beard, wearing a blue suit jacket and white button down shirt.

Jesse Mattox found a rewarding theatre career through HFC

Alumnus Jesse Mattox returned to HFC for a 2024 production. Mattox, who dropped out of high school, can now boast three college degrees, research, and numerous theatre credits — and he's heading toward more.
John Satkowski

John Satkowski, VP for Finance, retires after 12 years

After setting HFC on solid financial ground and bringing memorable leadership to his many teams, John Satkowski will retire from HFC.
A headshot of Tiffany Webster.

Tiffany Webster promoted to Assistant Director of Total Rewards

With significant experience in HR and other roles across industry and education, Webster understands the value of individual connections in serving employees well.
An image of a rainbow flag.

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month

HFC welcomes all members of our community and provides support and resources to help you succeed in school and life.
Headshot of Ali Berry.

Ali Berry aspires to a career as a physician and community activist

Berry's drive to become a physician and humanitarian comes from varied sources, including those he found during his time at HFEC/HFC.
Russ Kavalhuna

Farewell open house for President Russ Kavalhuna

President Kavalhuna will leave HFC at the end of June. We invite you to join us to wish him a grateful farewell on Monday, June 16.
An aisle full of HFC shirts and mugs inside the College Store.

College Store sale: 25% off

From June 2-13, The College Store will offer 25% off HFC apparel and merchandise.
Memorial Day graphic with red, white, and blue and Memorial Day Remember and Honor text

Memorial Day: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and HFC staff member Juanita Van Raden talk about the history and meaning of Memorial Day.
 Katie Warden and her skeleton puppet from The Passage.

Mirror News wins 10 awards at MPA Better Newspaper Contest

HFC's student newspaper, the Mirror News, continues to win statewide recognition. Our fantastic students added 10 more awards to their list of honors.
headshot of Barb Eisterhold

Accountant Barbara Eisterhold calls it a career after 21 years

After 21 years at the College, HFC Director of Financial Accounting Barbara Eisterhold is retiring.
Basketball players with elementary students in classroom.

HFC men’s basketball team promotes literacy through “Read to Succeed”

The HFC men’s basketball team promoted literacy among elementary students by joining the “Read to Succeed” program.
A math tutoring session.

Learning Lab schedule for Summer 2025

The Learning Lab's schedule for the Summer 2025 semester begins May 13.
Headshot of Molly Mildenberger.

Molly Mildenberger joins Student Activities

Molly Mildenberger is the new Student Activities Administrative Assistant.
Illustration of a man and a woman adding water to nurture flowers in a silhouette of a head.

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.
Richard Cremeans wearing glasses and a grey suit, with HFC background.

Richard Cremeans will chair HFC Student Council this fall

As the Student Council chair for the Fall 2025 semester, Richard Cremeans wants to bridge the gap between the student body and extracurricular programs.
Headshot of Anthony Lai.

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.
Donated food in boxes and bags with signs that read "Pack the Pantry"

Thank you for donating so much food to the “Pack the Pantry for Pride” food drive!

Five HFC departments contributed 540 lbs. of non-perishable food items for the Hawks' Nest as part of the "Pack the Pantry for Pride" food drive in April.
Anthony Lai directing a group of musicians.

“Whales, Raptors, and Ray” concert

The HFC Metropolotan Symphony Band will perform the “Whales, Raptors, and Ray” on May 7. This public event is free.
HFC musicians playing saxophones at a concert.

HFC hosts Spring Jazz Concert

Three HFC musical ensembles will perform the Spring Jazz Concert on April 30. This public event is free.
A bleed control kit attached to a brick wall in a park.

HFC hosts “Stop the Bleed” training

The April 24 "Stop the Bleed” training demonstrates life-saving measures for emergency situations. Sign up today.
Headshot of Saidah Obad.

Get to Know HFC: Saidah Obad is one of 7 siblings who attended HFC

Saidah Obad is a first-generation student who attended HFC. She now works as an academic advisor at the College.
Image of an empty tomb with a bright light shining in

Easter: President’s video

In this video, President Kavalhuna and Armida Kiluk describe the meaning of the Easter holiday, which is sacred to Christians worldwide.
Headshot of Sarah Krizan, who has blonde hair and glasses, wearing an olive green sweater and black shirt.

Get to Know HFC: dual enrollment led Sarah Krizan to a community college career

Sarah Krizan is passionate about helping students reach their goals through transfer advising and support. She also shares her love of animals with them.
A person sitting behind a table with snacks and a sign that reads "You've Got This - Good luck on finals!"

Volunteers needed for “Good Luck on Finals”

We need volunteers for the “Good Luck on Finals” event to support our students May 6-9.