News Archive

Vinita Parekh in traditional dress

Diwali: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna and Vinita Parekh share their reflections on this five-day festival celebrated in India and throughout the world.
Business people meeting using laptop computer, calculator, notebook, stock market chart paper for analysis.

Meet and Greet with PwC: Why Choose Accounting?

Big Four firm PwC will host a session about choosing a career in accounting on Nov. 7.
HFC logo on a blue background.

Technology Investment Fund (TIF) proposals due Nov. 13

If you have a project that can increase or improve student access to technology, submit a TIF proposal by Nov. 13.
Engineer training apprentices on CNC machine.

Join us for “The Path to Prosperity through Apprenticeships”

HFC will host a “Path to Prosperity through Apprenticeships” networking event on Nov. 20 for people interested in skilled trades professions.
 L-R: HFC ASSET Program Coordinator and Instructor Kristopher Young and Ford Motor Co. National ASSET Coordinator Brendan Coursey.

First in the nation: HFC ASSET instructor achieves 10-year Senior Master status

HFC's Kris Young recognized as the first ASSET instructor in the nation to achieve 10 years of being a Service Engineering Operations Senior Master.
Diamond Arnold has long curly brown hair, wearing a plaid shirt, and balancing books on her head.

Future Teachers Association president is passionate about early childhood education

Aspiring teacher Diamond Arnold is a ballet dancer, mom, and FTA president who is investing in her own education so she can help others expand theirs.
Diverse college students with white sheets of paper in front of their faces and a big question mark on the paper.

Join IRBI for “Who are HFC Students?” workshop

Institutional Research and Business Intelligence will hold an in-depth workshop for faculty and staff about the diversity of HFC's student body. The purpose is to help all of us in our work to promote student success.
Woman dancing and singing karaoke with friends at a Halloween party.

Join us for Halloween costume karaoke

Wear a costume and sing your favorite songs on Halloween.
Woman dressed as a witch sitting in the trunk of her car handing out candy to trick or treaters.

Join PTK for a Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat is a tradition that provides our community a fun, safe, friendly environment for children and families to enjoy each other's company, entertainment, and candy.
Illustration of a black woman with red, black, green flowing outfit and yellow sky.

BMQFG hosts 4th Annual Excellence of the Black Woman Conference Nov. 15

Excellence of the Black Woman Conference inspires and challenges participants to reimagine how conferences can bring value to their lives.
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Open benefits enrollment for 2025: Nov. 4-15

It's time for open enrollment for 2025 benefits! Enrollment runs Nov. 4 to 15. Information sessions are available to help you make your selections.
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Volunteers needed for Make a Difference Day

Please join HFC students and employees as we make a difference in our community on Make a Difference Day Oct. 26.
Culinary instructor and student prepare a table of desserts.

Join us for the Courses XXVI Chef’s Dinner at Fifty-One O One

The Fall Scholarship Event: Courses XXVI Chef's Dinner will support scholarships for HFC Culinary Arts students. The theme is “A Fantasy of Michigan Apples.”
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees meeting, October 21

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
Portrait of Wihad Tawil.

Wihad Al-Tawil to present “Teaching Arabic Language and Culture to Inspire”

Al-Tawil, a doctoral student, will discuss higher education, becoming a scholar in the humanities, and the importance of finding meaning in teaching.
A graduate in blue cap and gown holding his diploma and hugging his mom.

Students: Join our First-Generation College Celebration

HFC celebrates first-generation college students. President Kavalhuna and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib will host a discussion with students during First Generation College Celebration day.
Close-up of bar chart with a pen tip over the chart.

Exploring WebFOCUS for End Users

IRBI hosts an online seminar about WebFOCUS on Oct. 22.
Picture left is Carmen Hayes, who has short hair, and wearing a white tank top and hot pink tutu. To the right of her picture is the illustration of her character, Princess Nellie.

Alumna Carmen Hayes will read her children’s books at HFC

HFC alumna Carmen Hayes will read three of her five children's books at HFC on Nov. 7. The public is invited
Headshot of Jack Pacholski wearing a suit and tie.

HFC welcomes baseball coach Jake Pacholski

New baseball coach values a culture where players enjoy the game and become their best selves.
A section of the Non-Course Alert form available in the student and employee portal.

“Non-Course Alerts” is a new feature to support HFC students

Non-Course Alerts allows HFC employees to raise alerts for any non-classroom student-related issues.
Nov 21
Eastern Michigan University logo on a light green background.

EMU transfer advisor on campus

If you are interested in transferring to Eastern Michigan University, talk to a transfer advisor on campus at the Welcome Center Oct. 24 and Nov. 21.
Chef Cosenza on Fox 2 Cooking School

Chef Joe talks to Fox 2’s Cooking School about Harvest Gala

HFC Culinary Arts students create the multi-course meal at the annual Eastern Market Harvest Gala. Tickets are available for this October 18 event.
Mohammad Turaani is smiling, sitting at a table with his laptop open.

Celebrate National Transfer Student Week (and TransferPalooza!)

Transfer is an important part of student success for students who want to earn bachelor's, master's, or even doctoral degrees. We celebrate National Transfer Student Week Oct. 21-25. Join us for TransferPalooza one week early, on Oct. 17.