HFC Community / Social

Sustainable HFC committee members lined up behind a yellow wheelbarrow.

Sustainable HFC plants trees to celebrate Arbor Day

Members of the HFC community planted seven Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry trees on the main campus.
Joni Morris

Joni Morris elected president of SSA

As of June 1, HFC Financial Aid Associate Joni Morris will become the president of the Support Staff Association.
Stylized graphic for Cinco de Mayo

Feliz (Happy) Cinco de Mayo

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this international holiday.
group of diverse individuals smiling at the camera

Jobs and Careers Fair: HFC is seeking great team members!

HFC welcomes great people to join our team in a variety of fields and specialties, across instructional and administrative/staff roles. Registration requested. The virtual event is May 18 and 19.
Jeremy Palmer playing a piano.

Get to Know HFC: Jeremy Palmer finds music creative and educational

Music therapist Jeremy Palmer loves all aspects of music, and enjoys creating and learning alongside students.
HFC alumna Safa Hijazi and faculty Ruth Ann Schmitt.

HFC alumna Safa Hijazi wins U-M’s Keith Taylor Excellence in Poetry Award

HFC alumna enters her first poetry competition and wins for her collection of poetry called “Let Us Get Lost in the Valleys.”
Cathy Gangarossa portrait.

Nursing instructor Cathy Gangarossa retires from HFC: “Be that difference for someone”

After 18 years of teaching at HFC, Cathy Gangarossa moves on to the next chapter in her life, which will continue to include serving others.
Sam Baydoun in his office

Alumnus Sam Baydoun earns Century 21 Dick Loughlin International Hall of Fame Award

After 37 years in real estate, HFC alumnus Sam Baydoun earns International Hall of Fame Award from Century 21.
A smiling student using a computer in a Welcome Center lab.

HFC Enrollment Days at the Welcome Center

Get an early start scheduling your classes with HFC Enrollment Days. This an on-campus option (you can also get enrollment help online at any time). On-campus Enrollment Days run from June 15 and Aug. 10.
Image of Malak Cherri's painting "Education" (Arabic man teaches son how to read)

Art student Malak Cherri wins Best of Show in national Greatest Student Exhibition

Malak Cherri's painting called "Education" wins Best of Show in Greatest Student Exhibition.
Alayna Kondraciuk, Bryant Bagnall, Jay Elias, and President Russ Kavalhuna.

HFC, first community college in national metal-pouring competition, beats university competitors

HFC scores high at Student Cupola Contest in Alabama. HFC was the first community college ever to participate in this competition.
Entrepreneur Kassem Elkhechen opened his own shoe store called Ke Soles.

HFEC student and entrepreneur, 15, opens Ke Soles at Fairlane

The owner of a successful pre-owned sneaker store in Fairlane is young entrepreneur and HFEC student.
D'Quarion Cole (L) and D'Juan Seal headshots

Two HFC basketball players named NJCAA All-Americans

Two HFC men's basketball players take home NJCAA All-America honors. The basketball program has had five All-Americans in four years.
Steve Glazer working with clay and teaching in the ceramics studio.

HFC’s Steve Glazer named Dearborn Art Educator of the Year

Faculty Chair of Fine and Performing Arts Steve Glazer will be honored as Dearborn Art Educator of the Year at the 2023 Mayor's Arts Awards April 25.
You've Got This signage with a table full of goodies to pass out to students.

Please volunteer to help with “You've Got This: Good Luck on Finals” event

We need volunteers for the "You've Got This: Good Luck on Finals" event May 2-4 and support our students during exams.
Student assisting another student in the Learning Lab.

HFC Learning Lab is hiring for Summer 2023

The Learning Lab is looking to hire peer tutors for the summer. Interested students should apply today.
Arab American Heritage Month

Arab American Heritage Month: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and Sam Bazzi talk about the meaning of Arab American Heritage Month.
Group of people playing in a board game with cards and dice.

Student Activities hosts Game Day

De-stress before finals by joining us for Game Day, April 25. Ice cream and popcorn will be served. Don't want to play? Stop by anyway for some fun and relaxation.
Food Drive canned goods collection with filled cardboard box.

Hawks’ Nest holds “Spring into Action” food drive

The Hawks’ Nest relies on the generosity of our community to provide food for students. We are grateful for donations of food, personal items, or money. Food drive is April 24 - May 5.
HFC softball team photo.

HFC softball team to be featured on ESPN+

The HFC softball team takes on St. Clair County Community College, live on national TV April 22. ESPN+ will broadcast the game as its Game of the Week.
HFC Engineering Club battle bot on a futuristic background.

HFC Engineering Club and Battle Bot competition open to the public

HFC pre-engineering students show off their innovative designs at the HFC Engineering Club Competition April 27.
Kalvin Harvell and Adam Harris

“Face Everything And Rise” headlines keynote at Black Male Retention and Success Conference

Author Adam Harris delivered an inspirational keynote speech with many memorable moments at the 2023 Black Male Retention, Success, and Best Practices Conference.

BMQFG hosts Rites of Passage celebration

During this pre-Commencement event April 26, the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group will honor BMQFG and Detroit Promise students who are graduating.
La Mar Harris

HFC welcomes La Mar Harris, who brings a passion for social justice to his recruiting role

With a passion for student success, La Mar Harris moved from the private sector to higher education so he could work with students.