President

Tracye Y. Davis

Tracye Y. Davis is HFC’s first-ever Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Tracye Y. Davis brings a broad set of skills and experiences to the collaborative and challenging work of leading DEIB at Henry Ford College.
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Board of Trustees meeting, August 14

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on August 14, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.
John Satkowski

John Satkowski named Notable Leader in Energy by Crain’s Detroit Business

John Satkowski helped lead a transformative energy sustainability project at HFC, also working to prepare students for emerging global energy careers.
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Governor Whitmer appoints HFC President Kavalhuna to co-chair Higher Education Workgroup of Growing Michigan Together Council

New efforts to help all Michiganders thrive and help the state grow will include a focus on higher education, P-12, workforce development, transportation, and infrastructure.
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Independence Day

Reflections on the meaning of Independence Day. This is part of the HFC President's Holiday Series.
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Eid al Adha

Reflections on the meaning of the Muslim festival of Eid al Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. This video is part of the HFC President’s Holiday Series.
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Board of Trustees meeting, June 12

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 12, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.
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HFC alumna’s uplifting story about getting diploma while going into labor makes national news (video)

Determined to walk across the stage to get her diploma, despite going into labor, Kelsey Hudie's inspirational story has made national headlines.
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Feliz (Happy) Cinco de Mayo

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this international holiday.
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Grant from Ballmer Group and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is a game-changer for student success, elevating Michigan communities and businesses

Henry Ford College leads the way among 7 community colleges receiving funding through a $30 million grant from the Ballmer Group and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation in collaboration with the Detroit Chamber.
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Arab American Heritage Month: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and Sam Bazzi talk about the meaning of Arab American Heritage Month.
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Board of Trustees meeting, April 17

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on April 17, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.
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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow visits HFC to celebrate major investment in sustainable energy and student careers

Sustainable energy is evidence of hope for future generations, said U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. The Senator joined HFC corporate partners and HFC leaders to recognize a major federal investment in energy innovation and new career paths at HFC.
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Holy Week and Easter: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and Lorraine Paffenroth talk about the history and meaning of Holy Week and Easter.
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Board of Trustees meeting, March 20

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on March 20, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.
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Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on one of the two most important festivals of the Hindu year.
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Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and Shai James Boyd talk about the meaning of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. (Reshared from 2022)
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Board of Trustees meeting, February 20

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on February 20, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.
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HFC campus vigil to honor MSU victims Feb. 20

Our entire community is invited to gather for a vigil in honor of the MSU shooting victims.
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Standing with the MSU Community, and supporting each other

A message from HFC President Russell Kavalhuna about how we can stand with MSU and support each other as we face far-too-frequent violence.
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Hawk Talk (formerly First Friday) on Feb. 22

President Kavalhuna welcomes the HFC community to his first Hawk Talk of 2023. This event replaces First Fridays, and will take place Weds., Feb. 22
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Board of Trustees meeting, January 17

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 17, 2023 in the Rosenau Board Room.

Happy Holidays 2022: President’s Family Video

President Kavalhuna and his family share some traditions, and send warm holiday wishes to you and yours, in whatever ways you celebrate this holiday season.
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Henry Ford College and Wayne State University top leaders sign historic Learn4ward partnership

HFC, Wayne State University, and regional leaders gathered to celebrate the launch of the innovative Learn4ward partnership and its anticipated impact on students and the economy.