HFC Community / Social

Bogolan African print pattern in gold, orange, and black with outlined prominent black Americans.

Celebrate Black History Month!

Culture, drumming, talent, cooking demos, HISTORY, and more will be shared and showcased during this month's events. Please join us!
Photo showing a variety of non-perishable food with part of a basketball along the bottom edge.

HFC hosts “Hunger Games” at the home basketball game Feb. 21

Bring a donation of 5 cans of non-perishable food as your entry fee to the HFC men's basketball games on Feb. 21. This is part of the MCCAA “Hunger Games.”
College Store merchandise displayed.

The College Store sale: 25% off HFC clothing and merchandise

25% HFC apparel and merchandise at the College Store, in-store and online Feb. 8-16.
Graphic of a fist holding a pencil with light blue lightning and a dark blue background.

Barrett Creative Writing Contest submissions due March 1

Open to all HFC students, the Francis G. Barrett Creative Writing Contest and the Larry Colter Poetry Prize offer $700 in prizes.
A small group of military wearing camouflage, conversing.

Student veterans: come meet fellow service members!

Student veterans, join us to get to know your fellow student veterans at a gathering hosted by the Student Veterans Association.
A plate of healthy food with greens and grains.

Fifty-One O One Restaurant is open for the semester

The public is invited to dine at HFC's student-run restaurant, which opens Jan. 31 for the Winter 2024 semester.
Marlene Wojtowicz, in a pink and grey argyle sweater, sits at her desk.

“It’s been a good ride” – Marlene Wojtowicz retires from HFC

After more than 20 years at HFC, Marlene Wojtowicz will retire February 29, 2024.
Colorful birds

Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meetings for the Winter 2024 semester

Everyone is invited as the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meets weekly during the Winter 2024 semester.
Jeremy Tabor and volunteers with their therapy dogs in holiday clothing and Santa hats.

Jeremy Tabor shares his dogs to cheer up the sick

Every month, Jeremy Tabor brings his greyhounds to area hospitals to visit patients, which makes their day.
Fred Steiner sits at his desk which is piled high with paperwork.

Fred Steiner retires after more than 35 years at HFC

Fred Steiner left the corporate sector and came to HFC to have a direct connection to improving the lives of individuals. He will retire Jan. 31 after more than 35 years at HFC.
Logo for the League of Women Voters.

League of Women Voters of Dearborn-Dearborn Heights hosts voter education event about upcoming millage

The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan educational organization, will host an event in Dearborn to talk about the upcoming millage. Everyone is invited!
ASCC building in winter

Winter reminder: HFC weather procedures

HFC has specific procedures for winter weather. We do all we can to keep our campuses and College open, with safety as our top priority.
Jerikiah Douglas on the left wearing a grey Henry Ford College hoodie and Mark Yancy on the right in a black blazer and blue T-shirt in front of the Detroit Promise logo.

Detroit Promise made it possible for Jerikiah Douglas to attend HFC

Her experience at HFC has given Jerikiah Douglas skills, confidence, knowledge, networking experience, and big dreams of becoming a traveling nurse -- and all of it free, thanks to the Detroit Promise scholarship.
HFC students at MLK Peace Rally with signs and flags.

Join HFC and UM-Dearborn for 3rd annual MLK Peace Rally

HFC Sociology instructor Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell will speak at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Rally on January 18.
Portrait of Judy Koos.

Remembering Judy Koos

The HFC community share fond memories of Judy Koos, who worked at the College for more than 20 years.
A closeup of Bob wearing a yellow baseball cap and a blue WHFR.FM jacket.

Get to Know HFC: Bob Burnham brings forty years of experience to WHFR

Bob Burnham, who built a functioning radio station as a teenager, brings long expertise in broadcasting and his love of old radio shows to WHFR.
President Kavalhuna presents information to students from Ecorse High School

President Kavalhuna authors Free Press editorial about meeting students where they are

In this editorial, President Kavalhuna describes how a student-success-focused college meets students where they are and helps them achieve their dreams.
Brenda Hildreth

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Brenda Hildreth counsels students in life skills

Projecting an aura of peace and calm, Dr. Brenda Hildreth uses her clinical counseling skills to help HFC students achieve their full potential.
Rachael Chatfield

Get to Know HFC: Rachael Chatfield combines academic and travel interests into higher ed career

A chance enrollment in a Spanish class led to a love of travel and a decision to help others pursue their dreams through education.
Mariam Hamid with recycling bins.

William Ford fourth-grade students collect bottle caps to create benches at HFC

Sustainable HFC members inspired a local fourth-grade class to collect bottle caps that will be used to create benches on the HFC campus.
Robert Nash in front of two keyboards and an outdoor audience.

Robert Nash engages communities through volunteer work and music

Greening of Detroit volunteer coordinator, musician, and HFC alumnus Robert Nash says music calls on the inner parts of humanity to help make all of us better.
Samer Atris

Get to Know HFC: Samer Atris helps students stay on the path to success

Samer Atris completed his counseling internship at HFC eight years ago and decided to stay at the College.
Five people surrounded by a snowy frame, standing in front of the HFC seal

President’s Holiday Video 2023

President Kavalhuna and a special guest share reflections and wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday season.
Anthony Lai with his guitar and a photo of the Beatles.

History in the making: HFC’s Anthony Lai discusses how A.I. made the last new Beatles song possible

Until now, the Beatles’ song “Now and Then” could not be released. Lai walks us through how the power of A.I. changed the game, allowing the real Beatles’ voices to shine through.