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Softball player throwing the ball.

Sign up for 2022 softball prospect camp June 21

High school softball players: come and learn from HFC coaching staff at the June 21 softball prospect camp.

Byron Brooks earns DEI Certificate from Rackham Graduate School; continues social justice work

Byron Brooks adds a new certification from U-M to his list of significant academic accomplishments.
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Congratulations, Class of 2022!

Hundreds of HFC graduating students attended the first in-person Commencement ceremony since 2019. Videos and photos are now online.
Delphine Davis

Get to Know HFC: Delphine Davis brings compassion and mentoring to students

Delphine Davis has a passion for helping students, no matter what it takes to support their success.
HFC alumna Salwa Mawari and her book "Under the Sana'a Skyline".

HawkPride: HFC alumna publishes her first children’s book

In her children's book, Salwa Mawari takes pride in portraying an underrepresented community in Yemen in a positive light.
The Sound of Tomorrow graphic

The Detroit Youth Choir to perform at HFC June 4

The Detroit Youth Choir will perform “The Sound of Tomorrow” on June 4 at HFC, its new performance venue.
An image of Dr. Bettye Washington-Greene

Featuring women in STEM: “Inclusive Stories in Science” and “Women Untold”

The late Dr. Bettye Washington-Greene, a pioneer in the field of physical chemistry, will be featured in "Inclusive Stories in Science," which will be screened, along with "Women Untold: A Lawrence Tech Feature Film," on May 18.
An image of Randall Eiermann.

Tree planting ceremony June 3, in memory of Randall Eiermann

Come share warm memories of Randall Eiermann at a tree planting and commemoration event on the main HFC campus on Friday, June 3, 2022.
Tung Luu, HFC alumnus serves Asian cuisine at his restaurant.

Hawk Pride: Culinary artist opens his own restaurant

The Chopstix in Livonia, owned by HFC alum Tung Luu, serves Asian cuisine. Its specialties include pho and sushi.
A headshot of Lori Grande-Swiatkowski and her book.

Retired HFC instructor writes about amazing experiences as a nurse

Lori Grande-Swiatkowski writes about her professional experiences witnessing what she regards a miraculous events.
Image of a teacher standing, teaching a class, students seated in the class, interacting

Adjunct Hiring Fair: HFC is seeking great instructors

HFC welcomes part-time faculty to join our team, teaching HFC's wonderful students in a variety of fields.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you are experiencing stress or other factors that are having an impact on your mental health, consider these resources (compiled with lots of help from Tiffany Webster).
Artistic image of hands at a keyboard with multiple screens visible, simulating an online conversation.

Enrollment Services / Advising offer Zoom drop-in help for students

Meet with an HFC Enrollment Associate or Advisor on Zoom to get help with enrollment, financial aid, and registration help. Drop in during any of the times listed below.
Lasonia Gentle portrait

Lasonia Gentle uplifts fellow graduates with commencement poem

Lauded by professors for her optimism and drive, graduating student Lasonia Gentle looks forward to pursuing a career in social work. She reads her commencement-inspired poem for other graduates.
Sarah Sullivan

Get to Know HFC: Sarah Sullivan was born to sparkle

Campus Safety Division Secretary Sarah Sullivan always has a cheerful demeanor, which helps with the many responsibilities of her job.
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HFC prof’s textbook reviewed in The Mediterranean Seminar Review

With a review in The Mediterranean Seminar Review, Dr. Hashim Al-Tawil hopes the visibility will contribute to a new understanding of Arab art.
"The Things They Did" comic book cover for early pandemic experiences in quarantine.

English instructor contributes a superhero team-up story to a COVID-19 graphic novel

"The Things They Did" uses fiction to describe what people did in the early days of the pandemic. HFC's Dr. Mike Hill contributed a foreword and a story to this anthology.
Rama Chidambaram portrait.

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Rama Chidambaram helps students love math

Dr. Rama Chidambaram is a "math-magician." She understands the key to helping students learn difficult subjects is a skilled teacher who cares about them as people.
Celebrating the life of Rick Goward.

Celebrate the life of Rick Goward on April 30

Family, friends, and colleagues are invited to remember Rick Goward at a campus event on Saturday, April 30.
BMQFG rites of passage graduation ceremony.

BMQFG holds Rites of Passage graduation event April 28

Members of HFC's BMQFG will be honored at April 28's Rites of Passage graduation event.
A picture of Lillian Grantham holding a copy of The Mirror News.

The Mirror News wins 18 MCCPA awards at statewide Student Newspaper Contest

HFC's student newspaper wins 18 awards at the state-wide MCCCP Annual Student Newspaper Contest for 2022.
Abigail's Pride founder Abigail Rowe

Abigail’s Pride founder to speak at HFC April 28

High school student Abigail E. Rowe, of Ortonville, founded Abigail's Pride, a non-profit organization that strives to expand education and support of the LGBTQ+ community.
Graduates standing during ceremony

Henry Ford College 2022 Commencement is May 7

Henry Ford College Commencement ceremonies return to in-person format for the first time since 2019. Face coverings WILL be required.
Ruth Ann Schmitt

Get to Know HFC: Ruth Ann Schmitt believes knowledge is not just learned but created

Ruth Ann Schmitt owes her long career in English to a love of the short story, and to digging deeply into students' learning process.