President

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Eastern Michigan University and Henry Ford College launch Learn4ward agreement for guaranteed transfer

The Learn4ward agreement provides guaranteed transfer to Eastern Michigan University for qualified students who complete an HFC associate degree.
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Ramadan and Eid al Fitr: President’s video

In this video made in 2022, President Kavalhuna, HFC Trustee Adel Mozip, and IEMP Coordinator Nicholas Paseiro talk about the meaning of Ramadan and Eid al Fitr.
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Thank you to our community

President Kavalhuna expresses his thanks to our local community -- and his College teammates -- for your ongoing support and specifically for supporting our millage proposal.
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Board of Trustees meeting, February 19

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on February 19, 2024 in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Black History Month: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and HFC alumna Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz talk about the meaning of Black History Month.
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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!
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna talks about the meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in our community and in his own life.
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Board of Trustees meeting, January 16

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 16, 2024 in the Rosenau Board Room.
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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.
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Kwanzaa: President’s Video

In this 2021 presentation, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Kwanzaa holiday. A special presentation by HFC student Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz follows.
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Christmas, Advent, Epiphany: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna and HFC student Sterling Lester share their reflections on the Christmas holiday (including Advent and Epiphany).
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President’s Holiday Video 2023

President Kavalhuna and a special guest share reflections and wish you a joyous and peaceful holiday season.
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Henry Ford College and Corewell Health announce first-of-its-kind Nurse Immersive Clinical and Employment program

This unique partnership will help create a sustainable nursing pipeline, with financial support, immersive experiences, and guaranteed employment for successful nursing students.
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Board of Trustees meeting, December 11

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Hanukkah: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher share the background and meaning of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
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Thanksgiving: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on how listening and connecting can make Thanksgiving -- and the world -- better for everyone.
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Board of Trustees meeting, November 20

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on November 20, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Pizza and a Play with President Kavalhuna

President Kavalhuna invites you to a pizza dinner in the ASCC Atrium, followed by the HFC production of "Leo's Big Day Out." Please register so we will know you are attending. The play is fully suitable for all ages.
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Board of Trustees meeting, October 16

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.
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“Future of Work: The Battle for Gen Z” town hall features luminaries and VIPs

Journalists, state leaders, college and university presidents, and the public will come together in a robust town hall conversation sponsored by Detroit Public Television.
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Patti Flogaus will serve as Interim Executive Assistant to President Kavalhuna

Longtime HFC employee Patti Flogaus will serve in the President's office for several months, and will continue to assist the VP for Student Affairs.
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Board of Trustees meeting, September 18

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.
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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.”
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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.