HFC Community / Social

HFC students outside campus main entrance sign

HFC hosts Welcome Day events for all new students

New to HFC? Please attend the Welcome Day events to learn more about your academic program.
Side profile photo of Sabrina Nelson.

Sabrina Nelson found her artistic career path through HFC

HFC prepared Sabrina Nelson to get into CCS, her dream school, while teaching her essential career and life skills.
Dr. Adam Hazlett has blonde hair and facial hair, wearing a white button down with a black background.

Dr. Adam Hazlett elected to Self-Advocates of Michigan Board of Directors

As a voice in the disability community, Dr. Adam Hazlett has been elected to the SAM Board of Directors.
Nick Paseiro is wearing a white button down shirt.

IEMP Coordinator Nicholas Paseiro moves into the “living classroom”

Nicholas Paseiro will use as HFC's main campus as a living classroom to bring students to the forefront of energy management.
Zeinab Badreddine is wearing a white hijab and a navy and white floral dress, posing outdoors.

Zeinab Badreddine plans a career in cancer research

After she graduates from HFC, Zeinab Badreddine will transfer to UM-Dearborn through the Learn4ward partnership.
Hilal Baalbak has reddish hair and is wearing a formal outfit with a silver chain.

Hilal Baalbaki embodies grit and determination, defying the odds

Hilal Baalbaki will not let anything stand in his way of becoming a physician -- not even cancer that was diagnosed during high school.
Dr. Cristina Bailey at her desk.

Dr. Cristina Bailey becomes the first Director of Health, Education, and Human Services

After five years as the Director of Academic Services, Dr. Cristina Bailey is appointed Director, Health, Education, and Human Services in HHS.
Portrait of Rehab Azab.

Rehab Azab, aspiring physician, benefits from Early College experience

HFEC alumna Rehab Azab will transfer to Wayne State this fall on her path toward eventually becoming a doctor.
All six colors of the Disability Pride Flag are muted. Red, yellow, white, blue, and green stripes on a black background.

July is Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride Month celebrates the history and achievements of people with disabilities.
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Independence Day: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna's holiday video series: The president and Robert Yahrmatter talk about the meaning of the Independence Day holiday (originally created in 2021).
 Alayna Kondraciuk has long medium blonde hair and is wearing a black shirt.

HFC welcomes back Alayna Kondraciuk, a long-term Hawk

HFC alumna Alayna Kondraciuk returns to the College as an Admissions Associate, hosting student and family tours and assisting students who apply to the College.
Nyla Abdulla is wearing a dark navy headscarf, with a dark navy long sleeved shirt and patterned jumper.

Aspiring diplomat wins two scholarships to attend HFC

Dearborn High alumna Nyla Abdulla will attend HFC on the LAHC and Rowen scholarships.
Jesus Cruz-Navarro is standing in front of a Wayne State University backdrop and proudly holds up his diploma from Wayne State University

Jesus Cruz-Navarro gives back through Social Work

HFC alumnus is building on his multiple life experiences to advocate for others through a service profession. He spoke at the 2024 WSU commencement.
Michelangelo Molinari is wearing a hoodie and taking a selfie with his horse Smoke.

Michelangelo Molinari found his voice at HFC

Michelangelo Molinari is proud of what he accomplished as chair of HFC's Student Council.
Tiffany Williams is holding her dish of Cajun-fried catfish with white cheddar gouda cheese grits topped off with lobster-lemon butter sauce and garlic shrimp.

Tiffany Williams is a culinary entrepreneur

HFC alumna Tiffany Williams took the leap to start her own business, Taste Tiff's Catering in Detroit. She has earned numerous accolades for her work.
White coffee mug that reads Thrive Farmers Coffee surrounded by coffee beans.

HFC’s Skylight Café “thrives” with new coffee supplier

Thrive Farmers is now the main coffee and tea supplier at the HFC Skylight Café.
Cortney Markham wear black glasses and a white sweater, and has dark brown hair, smiling at the camera.

HFC welcomes Cortney Markham as MCA Lab Technician

Cortney Markham, daughter of an HFC nursing grad, joins the Department of Media Communication Arts at a transformative time.
Dr. Chelsea Lonsdale in graduation attire on right, with her daughter to her left.

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Chelsea Lonsdale’s full-circle journey at the College

Newly minted Dr. Chelsea Lonsdale believes earning her doctorate will help her become an even better teacher.
Two young female students working on a robotics project together.

Sign up for the Hawk Career Exploration Academy today!

This summer, the Hawk Career Exploration Academy allows incoming 6th-12th graders explore careers in STEM, the trades, and the arts.
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June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Henry Ford College welcomes all members of our community and provides support and resources to create an inclusive community.
A sunny day on a Great Lakes shoreline

How to safely enjoy the Great Lakes

Awareness saves lives -- take it from Jamie Racklyeft. Skills like “flip, float, and follow” can save even the strongest swimmers. Everyone is are vulnerable to the hazards of rip currents, which drown hundreds nationwide each summer.
Anthony Preston standing in front of a telescope

Anthony Preston’s second chance fulfills his dream

HFC not only gave Anthony Preston a second chance, but also helped him find his career path and gave him the confidence to transfer to a major university.
Collection of caps and lids in a bag and container.

Plastic bottlecap and lid collection ends May 31

Sustainable HFC is collecting bottlecaps and lids, which will be recycled into 5 benches on the main campus. The collection will conclude May 31.
Kayla Kerr and Gabbie Kelly-Powell at the NFL Draft in downtown Detroit.

HFC Cisco students worked behind the scenes at the NFL Draft

HFC students Kayla Kerr and Gabbie Kelly-Powell represented the HFC Cisco program at the NFL Draft in Detroit by assisting behind the scenes.