News Archive

Henry Ford College and the Dearborn Youth Theatre present “Seussical” Nov. 10-17

“Seussical” – the Dr. Seuss musical – comes to Henry Ford College Nov. 10-17. The play will run for six performances.
Aleena Mae Brown

The Play “Strawberry – What Party?” comes to HFC Sept. 8-24

Henry Ford College (HFC) students Aleena Mae Brown and Marcellus Hogan star in “Strawberry – What Party?” running Sept. 8-24 at HFC in Dearborn.
Sam Bazzi

Henry Ford College Math Professor Becomes Arab American Community Liaison

Long-time mathematics instructor Sam Bazzi will serve as Henry Ford College’s first Arab American Community Liaison, effective the Fall 2017 semester.
Henry Ford College Big Band

Henry Ford College Big Band and Karen Newman of the Detroit Red Wings Perform at Big Band Gala at the Pavilion

Henry Ford College Big Band and Karen Newman of the Detroit Red Wings Perform at “Big Band Gala at the Pavilion" to benefit the Dearborn Symphony Orchestra
Dan Cameron

Henry Ford College Alumnus to Play Professional Baseball in Australia

Daniel Cameron, a 2015 Henry Ford College (HFC) alumnus, played catcher on the College’s baseball team for two years. He will continue his baseball career in Australia.
Michael Nealon

Henry Ford College Implements Major Academic Reorganization for the 2017-18 Academic Year

Henry Ford College reorganizes into four new schools for the 2017-18 academic year.
Leila Cherara

HFC Nursing instructor, advocate for patient safety, earns doctorate in Nursing Practice

Leila Cherara, a Henry Ford College adjunct nursing instructor and outspoken advocate for patient safety, recently earned her doctorate in Nursing Practice.
Portrait of Ron Zupko

Gov. Snyder Reappoints Henry Ford College Alumnus to the Michigan Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons

In late June, Gov. Rick Snyder reappointed 1979 Henry Ford College alumnus Ronald L. Zupko to the Michigan Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons.
Aura Cazares

Michigan’s First Lady Names Henry Ford College’s Aura Cazares to Campus Sexual Assault Workgroup

Michigan’s First Lady Sue Snyder appointed Henry Ford College Title IX coordinator Aura Cazares to Campus Sexual Assault Workgroup.
Rhonda DeLong

Henry Ford College Names Rhonda DeLong as its New Director of Marketing & Communications

Henry Ford College has named Rhonda DeLong, of Ypsilanti, as its new director of marketing and communications. She will begin in early July.
Nick Prush

Henry Ford College Alumnus Wins Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award from Monroe County Community College

Henry Ford College (HFC) alumnus Nick Prush was recently presented with the Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award at Monroe County Community College (MCCC), where he’s the director of the Respiratory Therapist (RT) Program.
From left to right: Brenda McCall, Beverly Etchen and Carl Matsey II stand in graduation gowns and caps holding diplomas

Four Students Become the First to Earn Bachelor’s Degrees from Henry Ford College

It was a historic first over the weekend at Henry Ford College (HFC) as four students became the first students to earn a bachelor’s degree at the 2017 Commencement Ceremony.
Hundreds of students wearing blue graduation gowns and caps stand in a theatre with their families near the back and on the balcony of the theatre applauding as the students move their tassels.

Henry Ford College Celebrates the Graduation of Nearly 370 Students Over the Weekend!

A total of approximately 368 students graduated from Henry Ford College (HFC) during the May 6 commencement ceremonies, which took place at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn.
Henry Ford III

Henry Ford III Receives Distinguished Service Award at the Henry Ford College Commencement Ceremony on May 6

Instituted in 1978, the 2017 Henry Ford College (HFC) Distinguished Service Award is presented to Henry Ford III, the great-great-grandson of the College’s namesake and a member of the HFC National Advisory Council (NAC).
Mona Markabani in uniform

Henry Ford College Alumna Receives Distinguished Alumni Award at Commencement Ceremony on May 6

Established in 1978, the 2017 Henry Ford College (HFC) Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented to Mona Markabani, a 2014 HFC graduate, at HFC’s morning Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.

HFC Students are in the Top 10 Finals at this year’s Community College Innovation Challenge

Henry Ford College named in the Top 10 finals for this year’s Community College Innovation Challenge for the third consecutive year.
Lujette Patton

Through “Pictures of Hopes,” Henry Ford College Student Receives Hope Scholarship

Through the “Pictures of Hope” program – which helps homeless children and young adults – LuJette Patton is making his dream of a college education come true.
HFC President Dr. Stanley E. Jensen

Henry Ford College President Dr. Jensen to Retire in 2018

Henry Ford College President Dr. Stan Jensen announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2018.
Top L to R: DiAngelo Carlton, John Merriwether. Bottom L to R: Kevin Rice, Matthew Eldridge.

Basketball Players Named to All-Conference Teams

The Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) recently named four HFC men’s basketball players to its All-Conference Men’s Basketball Team.