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August 22 is Hawk Help Saturday! All enrollment services are here to help you.

If you still need help with financial aid, advising, orientation, class registration, financial aid, and more, we are here to help during this virtual Student Services Day. Extended hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Welcome to a new country and college, with a family connection

HFC math professor Nahla Haidar encouraged her nephews to get their start at HFC and learn about life in the U.S.
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Eid al-Adha 2020

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha.
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Join Dearborn Homecoming Online to benefit WHFR-FM and the HFC Ceramics Club

Dearborn Community Fund is holding a community event Aug. 7-9 to support local nonprofits, including HFC's Ceramics Club and WHFR-FM.

Join us for the State of the College, August 25, 2020

The State of the College will include a number of people sharing stories and information. It will take place Tuesday, August 25, in the morning. The time is TBD. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Details to follow!

Virtual Fall 2020 Welcome Back Days, Sept. 15

Welcome Back Days activities today: Clubs fair, Maximize Your Journey, John Rush "human iPod" concert
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A Path Forward in a World of Injustice: next steps

President Kavalhuna shares his ideas about next steps following his community town hall.

S.W.A.G. scholarship winner will study physical therapy at HFC

Anthony M. Walton looks forward to attending HFC this fall on a S.W.A.G. scholarship. He plans to pursue a career in physical therapy.

HFC Analyst Eileen Brennan addresses pandemic’s effects on higher ed

Brennan's article for the Institute for Effectiveness in Higher Education discusses higher education in the wake of the pandemic, including responsibilities, accountability, and offerings.
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Economics professor’s blog takes on economics and current events

Author and professor Bill Barber’s new blog discusses current events, economics, and democracy. Comments welcomed!
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Independence Day 2020

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Independence Day at this time in our nation's history.
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President Kavalhuna’s message about safety on campus this summer

In early July, the College will resume teaching the Winter 2020 classes that had to be postponed because they could not be moved online. President Kavalhuna describes the College's safety measures and emphasizes teamwork to keep everyone safe.

Remembering Bridget Pizzino

President Kavalhuna and colleagues share their remembrances of Bridget Pizzino.
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Mike Daher remembrances, by the HFC community

Mike Daher spent nearly 40 years teaching generations of HFC students as an English professor and director of the Honors Program. He is warmly remembered by the HFC community.
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HFC named Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School three years in a row

For the third consecutive year, HFC has been named a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School.
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What Juneteenth means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this important holiday in our nation.
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Video of June 11 President’s Town Hall

The President's Town Hall: A Path Forward in a World of Injustice video is now online. It runs 1 hour, 39 minutes.
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Henry Ford College provides resources and support for the LGBTQ+ community

Pride Month gives us an opportunity to share information, resources, events, and reflections about inclusion and equity.
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Debbie Dingell to participate in HFC Town Hall on June 11

Dingell to will join HFC students, faculty, and staff during the President's Town Hall on social justice.
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President’s Town Hall: A Path Forward in a World of Injustice

President Kavalhuna will host a panel discussion on Thursday, June 11, to discuss how our community can respond to racial disparities and injustice.
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Donate to the Hawks’ Nest bottle and can refund drive

The Hawks' Nest is raising funds to restock its pantry for when we return to campus. We ask you to donate funds from your returnables to this effort.
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Finding a path forward in a world of injustice

President Kavalhuna shares his thoughts about the chronic, systemic discrimination in our society, and how the College can give voice to the oppressed and dignity to minority voices.

Future HFC student Nasr Abdulla featured in Free Press

Future Hawk who overcame great obstacles to achieve success was profiled in the Detroit Free Press.

Alumnus played baseball for HFC, served as a state trooper for 28 years

Former HFC baseball player served with the Michigan State Police for nearly 30 years.