HFC Community / Social

WHFR hosts 14th Annual Record Show

The WHFR Record Show, one of the Midwest's premier shows of its kind, will be Saturday, Oct. 21, at HFC. Come join the fun and look for some amazing finds.
Al Burrell (left) and family smiling in front of a lit holiday tree.

Al Burrell retires from HFC after 31 years

Al Burrell concludes a long ITS career at HFC, preparing to reinvent himself in retirement.
Hyflex classroom in Liberal Arts building with grey desks, computers, and a giant tv screen.

HFC has 19 new HyFlex classrooms for an on-the-fly combination of in-person and remote learning

19 new HyFlex classrooms on the main campus will offer innovative ways to access, deliver, and engage in the learning process.
Todd Hakim

HFC welcomes College Completion Coach Todd Hakim

New College Completion Coach encourages HFC to step out of their comfort zones.
granite carving for 9/11 living memorial

22 years after 9/11: bringing out the best in each other

President Kavalhuna reflects on the meaning of 9/11. Being our best selves honors the legacy of sacrifice and unity. “This College stands on the promise that every student – at any age, from any background, with any dream – can succeed and have a better life through public education.”
Ty Collins

Get to Know HFC: Ty Collins came out of retirement because he missed working with students

A decorated military veteran and long-term counselor, Collins brings myriad skills to his role to help students succeed.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society logo on dark blue background

Phi Theta Kappa meetings for the Fall 2023 semester

Everyone is invited as PTK begins its weekly meetings for the Fall 2023 semester, starting Monday, Sept. 11, at 3:00 p.m.
Graphic of red, white, and blue hands raised with stars above the hands.

Join your Student Council: key leadership roles are open

Get involved in Student Council and let your voice to be heard in the College community.
Shaun Stevens

Get to Know HFC: For Shaun Stevens, student success is personal

Assistant Registrar Shaun Stevens takes student success personally. Seeing students graduate is the best part of his job.
Gregory Coates

HFC welcomes Campus Safety Officer Gregory Coates

Coates brings experience from higher education and other fields to his service-focused work at HFC.
BMQFG graphic/logo

Black Male & QUEENS Focus Group meetings for the Fall 2023 semester

Everyone is invited as the BMQFG begins its weekly meetings for the Fall 2023 semester, starting Wednesday, Sept. 6, at noon.
Smiling young man with a sponge washing a car in front of the Athletics Building on the HFC campus.

HFC baseball team holds car wash fundraiser

To pay for their trip to the Jackie Robinson Training Complex next March, the HFC baseball team is holding a car wash September 8.
Graphic of HFC logo with arrows pointing to the Wayne State University and University of Michigan Dearborn logos.

Learn4ward information sessions

Learn4ward guaranteed transfer program information sessions will introduce you to the benefits of this program with our university partners.
Portrait of photographer Lance Rosol holding a vintage photo.

HFC alumnus hosts “Uncle Stan’s Vintage Photography” of famous people; public invited

HFC alumnus Lance Rosol will host a presentation of his uncle's iconic photos of famous Hollywood celebrities, politicians, and professional athletes Sept. 6.
Portrait of Kathy Dimitriou

HFC’s Kathy Dimitriou wins prestigious award from the Association of Community College Trustees

Kathy Dimitriou caps a storied 46-year career with an award that recognizes some of her many accomplishments and contributions to the College.
Charles Brooks smiling and wearing glasses, is holding a framed certificate in front of an HFC backdrop.

Charles Brooks named Star Biology Student

Charles Brooks won't let anything stand in his way. He didn't think he fit in, but he found his way at HFC, and has thrived despite many academic and personal challenges.
A headshot of Molly McCord.

Get to Know HFC: ELI Director Molly McCord has a passion for language

McCord has taught English in Turkey and Switzerland as well as the U.S. She finds language development fascinating, and loves the diversity in Dearborn.
Susan McGraw in DJ booth

Get to Know HFC: Susan McGraw gives students a platform, a voice, and inspiration

Faculty member Susan McGraw has dedicated her career to empowering people in the HFC community and beyond.
Daisha Griffin in commencement robe and cap with diploma, smiling.

HFC alumna transfers to U-M, aspires to a career in cancer research

Daisha Griffin, who attended HFC on a Futures for Frontliners scholarship, will transfer to U-M this fall. She aspires to go to medical school and pursue a career in cancer research.
Chuck Irish

Get to Know HFC: Chuck Irish, chemistry instructor, botanist, avid bicyclist

An invaluable asset to HFC's chemistry faculty, Chuck Irish enjoys the problem-solving aspect of teaching and tending to the College's rain garden.
Alyssa Oudeh smiling with a dark blue background.

Two scholarships support Alyssa Oudeh’s dream of becoming an auto mechanic

Having been interested in cars since she was a child, Alyssa Oudeh is enrolled in the auto mechanic program this fall at HFC.
Darryl Stanbrough wearing a suit and glasses.

HFC welcomes Darryl Stanbrough, who seeks to be empathetic, energetic, and enthusiastic in supporting students

Darryl Stanbrough wants to be the kind of teacher he never had, across all aspects of his service to students.
Olivia Van Goor leaning onto a piano top smiling.

HFC Big Band performs with Olivia Van Goor in support of early-career musicians

In the first in a series of concerts to provide local artists an opportunity to play with a larger ensemble, the HFC Big Band will perform alongside jazz performer Olivia Van Goor.
Nathan Baloga

Get to Know HFC: Air Force veteran Nathan Baloga takes leadership role in Facilities

HFC Facilities Manager Nathan Baloga takes grat pride working at the College with a dedicated and hardworking crew in Facilities.