News Archive

College will close for end-of-year holidays

All college offices will close for Winter Break. Offices will re-open January 2, 2019.
Betsy Cushman with HFC students Elyas Perry and Justin Randles

HFC Telecommunication Students Win Voting PSA Video

HFC telecommunication students Justin Randles and Elyas Perry won “Best PSA to ‘Get Out The Vote,’” a 30-second video commercial.
The Carleys dressed up as the Lincolns

Abraham Lincoln returns to HFC Nov. 14

Lincoln presenter Ron Carley will appear in full historic regalia on Wednesday, November 14 in room K-14 in the Liberal Arts Building. Bring your phones for selfies with the "president"!
Exterior of Welcome Center

Most Welcome Center offices will be CLOSED November 21

Most of the Welcome Center student-service offices will be closed November 21 for staff training. The Welcome Center will remain closed through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and will reopen November 26.
photo of Kieronski holding up golf trophy

HFC alumnus wins Michigan Tournament of Champions title

HFC alumnus Jake Kieronski overcame the odds and won the Golf Association of Michigan (GAM) 2018 Tournament of Champions title.
Get in the Game with MAT2 graphic

YouTube star Joel Goss: “Get in the Game with MAT2” at HFC Nov. 8

Joel Goss comes to campus to promote tuition-free, career-ready tech programs through the MAT2 program. Students have jobs before they graduate.
Inside Track logo

Now hiring: Inside Track mentors for Winter 2019

Inside Track, a student-to-student mentoring program at HFC, pairs experienced students (mentors) with new students (mentees).
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Online vs. lecture classes student success rate: report

The HFC Office of Institutional Research and Reporting recently published a study called "100% Online vs. Lecture Course Success" (PDF file)
Soft drinks and I voted sticker

Free soft drink for students who vote Nov. 6

Free soft drink voucher with your "I Voted" sticker
HFC millage logo, thank you, confetti

To our community: Thank you for renewing our millage!

Today is a great day at Henry Ford College. Thanks to you -- our community -- our millage renewal proposal was overwhelmingly approved in the November 6 election for an additional five years.
Joe Cosenza on the right, accompanied by two other guests in chairs

HFC Chef de Cuisine Joe Cosenza interviewed on WDIV's "Live in the D"

HFC Chef de Cuisine Joe Cosenza participated in a panel as part of WDIV TV's "Live in the D" October 22
Kavalhuna and Cronkhite talking in front of one of the artist's photos

"Chasing the Light" exhibition welcomes President Kavalhuna

HFC President Russell Kavalhuna attended the "Chasing the Light" art reception at the Sisson Gallery in the MacKenzie Fine Arts Center (Bldg. F), on Oct. 19.
Election 2018 graphic from Press and Guide; HFC logo and In the News

Press & Guide notes value of HFC millage renewal proposal

The Dearborn Press & Guide describes the value of the Henry Ford College millage proposal in an October 22 article.
Karen Newman with Matthew Reeber and Mohamed Fadlallah

HFC musicians join “Karen Newman’s Christmas Spectacular” Dec. 7

The HFC Big Band and the HFC Blue Fusion vocal jazz ensemble join Karen Newman – the voice of the Detroit Red Wings – for “Karen Newman’s Christmas Spectacular” Friday, Dec. 7, at 8:00 p.m.
Film festival logo with HFC logo

Southeast Michigan Film Festival at Henry Ford College, Nov. 2-3

The Southeast Michigan Film Festival will show 27 films on the HFC campus November 2 and 3. #SEMFFEST
Don Anson's children next to his photo at the RenCen

HFC's Don Anson wins RenCen photo contest

“I couldn’t believe it," said winning photographer Don Anson of his photo on display at the RenCen. "I was totally surprised by how big it was. Fifteen feet wide is huge!"
President Kavalhuna, his wife Courtney, and Board of Trustees Chair Michael Meade

Presidential Investiture brings community, college together in celebration and inspiration

More than 350 people came together to celebrate the investiture of Russell A. Kavalhuna, Henry Ford College's sixth president, on October 18, 2018.
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HR Newsletter, October 2018

HR news, including Open Enrollment, professional development labs, community service, promotions, new hires, portal resources, etc.