News Archive

Sabit Islam wearing a green suit with yellow tie stands in front of a green and white background.

HawkStrong: HFC student creates an app to translate sign language into words

Sabit Islam is working on SignScribe, which will translate sign language into spoken words.
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Black Male & QUEENS Focus Group meetings for the Fall 2023 semester

Everyone is invited as the BMQFG begins its weekly meetings for the Fall 2023 semester, starting Wednesday, Sept. 6, at noon.
Smiling young man with a sponge washing a car in front of the Athletics Building on the HFC campus.

HFC baseball team holds car wash fundraiser

To pay for their trip to the Jackie Robinson Training Complex next March, the HFC baseball team is holding a car wash September 8.
Graphic of HFC logo with arrows pointing to the Wayne State University and University of Michigan Dearborn logos.

Learn4ward information sessions

Learn4ward guaranteed transfer program information sessions will introduce you to the benefits of this program with our university partners.
Portrait of photographer Lance Rosol holding a vintage photo.

HFC alumnus hosts “Uncle Stan’s Vintage Photography” of famous people; public invited

HFC alumnus Lance Rosol will host a presentation of his uncle's iconic photos of famous Hollywood celebrities, politicians, and professional athletes Sept. 6.
Portrait of Kathy Dimitriou

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.
Charles Brooks smiling and wearing glasses, is holding a framed certificate in front of an HFC backdrop.

HawkStrong: Charles Brooks named Star Biology Student

Charles Brooks won't let anything stand in his way. He didn't think he fit in, but he found his way at HFC, and has thrived despite many academic and personal challenges.
A headshot of Molly McCord.

Get to Know HFC: ELI Director Molly McCord has a passion for language

McCord has taught English in Turkey and Switzerland as well as the U.S. She finds language development fascinating, and loves the diversity in Dearborn.
Photo of HFC alumna and artist Paige Deon.

HawkStrong: Paige Deon’s artwork displayed at Ann Arbor Art Fair for 2nd year

HFC alumna Paige Deon had a successful showing at Ann Arbor Art Fair, one of the nation's premier art fair events with artists from all over the world.
Keli Renda, smiling, wearing a blue blazer and yellow blouse.

Get to Know HFC: Keli Renda uses technology and personal skills to serve students and teammates

HFC is more like a family than an employer for Keli Renda, who has been at the College since 2016.
Susan McGraw in DJ booth

Get to Know HFC: Susan McGraw gives students a platform, a voice, and inspiration

Faculty member Susan McGraw has dedicated her career to empowering people in the HFC community and beyond.

First Day of Classes for Fall 2023 semester

We look forward to seeing you on campus or online! Let us know if you need anything.
Steve Glaser stands in the middle of two large black and white portraits in the Sisson Gallery

“We Are Dearborn” exhibit returns to the Sisson Art Gallery

The popular "We Are Dearborn" exhibit will be on display in the Sisson Art Gallery from Aug. 24 to Sept. 20.
Raya York smiling at the camera.

HFC welcomes Labor Relations Specialist Raya York

New HFC Labor Relations Specialist Raya York brings experiences from different industries and both sides of the negotiating table.
Daisha Griffin in commencement robe and cap with diploma, smiling.

HawkStrong: HFC alumna transfers to U-M, aspires to a career in cancer research

Daisha Griffin, who attended HFC on a Futures for Frontliners scholarship, will transfer to U-M this fall. She aspires to go to medical school and pursue a career in cancer research.
Portrait of Chuck Irish.

Get to Know HFC: Chuck Irish, chemistry instructor, botanist, avid bicyclist

An invaluable asset to HFC's chemistry faculty, Chuck Irish enjoys the problem-solving aspect of teaching and tending to the College's rain garden.
Mak Manciel in his HFC uniform.

Former HFC basketball star transfers to UDM and looks forward to the upcoming season

HFC helped shape Mak Manciel into the player he is today. He will apply those skills this fall at UDM.
Mike Hill smiling at the camera with a shelf of books in the background.

Dr. Mike Hill will chair HFC Faculty Senate for 2023-2024

Dr. Mike Hill has served HFC since 2006. For the 2023-24 academic year, he will serve as the chair of the Faculty Senate.
Alyssa Oudeh smiling with a dark blue background.

HawkStrong: Two scholarships support Alyssa Oudeh’s dream of becoming an auto mechanic

Having been interested in cars since she was a child, Alyssa Oudeh is enrolled in the auto mechanic program this fall at HFC.
Dr. Jason D. Young headshot.

Jason D. Young joins HFC as Director of Institutional Research and Business Intelligence

Dr. Jason D. Young is HFC's new Director of Institutional Research and Business Intelligence.
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.
Darryl Stanbrough wearing a suit and glasses.

HFC welcomes Darryl Stanbrough, who seeks to be empathetic, energetic, and enthusiastic in supporting students

Darryl Stanbrough wants to be the kind of teacher he never had, across all aspects of his service to students.
Olivia Van Goor leaning onto a piano top smiling.

HFC Big Band performs with Olivia Van Goor in support of early-career musicians

In the first in a series of concerts to provide local artists an opportunity to play with a larger ensemble, the HFC Big Band will perform alongside jazz performer Olivia Van Goor.