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HawkStrong: Karlee Plensdorf finishes her softball career strong at HFC
Karlee Plensdorf flourished as a student-athlete at HFC, and developed a new career dream.
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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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HFC will dedicate the Rick L. Goward Band Room in August
The newly-dedicated Rick L. Goward Band Room will pay tribute to the late HFC music instructor during a public open house Aug. 22.
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HFC to rename Student & Culinary Arts Center in honor of John McDonald in August
The newly-renamed John McDonald Student & Culinary Arts Center honors the late HFC union leader who worked tirelessly for students and faculty for more than five decades. An open house will be held Aug. 22.
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HFC welcomes Veterans Services Supervisor Dawn Hestand
New Veterans Services Supervisor Dawn Hestand enjoys helping veterans and active-duty military students access benefits and services that change their lives.
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Rotary Club of Dearborn awards $73,700 in scholarships, including 2 HFC nursing students and 4 HFEC students
Dearborn Rotarians pay it forward to be donating to scholarships, which benefit many students at HFC.
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Labor Day, College Closed
The College will be closed September 4 in observance of Labor Day.
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Join us for Welcome Back Days September 18-21
Get involved! Welcome Back Days offers fun, information, and connections for all students in a series of FREE activities and events.
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Reconnect On Campus: July 18 (virtual) or July 20 (on campus)
Check out our 1-minute video: Adults 25+ without a college degree are eligible for FREE in-state tuition and support services. Join us for these events to learn more.
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Henry Ford College is the first college in the nation to offer Battery Technician Certification
The Battery Technician Certification program launches this fall, leading to high-paying, sustainable careers in battery technology for vehicles and other sectors.
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Music Maestro Kevin Dewey retires after educating and inspiring musicians for nearly 30 years
Even though renowned music instructor Kevin Dewey is retiring from HFC, he will remain active leading choirs in the Dearborn community.
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HFC welcomes Web Content and Design Manager Hannah Trethewey
Changing careers from communications to web development has allowed Tretheway to express an optimal combination of creativity and technical skills.
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Reconnect success! 35 years old with 3 children, a 4.0 GPA, a nearly-free college degree, and a dream job waiting
Sarah Sparks proves that the Michigan Reconnect program works at Henry Ford College! She used this statewide tuition-free program to fund her return to college -- and her career dream of being a NICU nurse.
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HFC baseball team wins post-season awards and honors
Seven HFC baseball players earned awards and accolades in post-season honors.
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HawkStrong: First-gen student Mily Garcia named MCCAA Second Team All-Eastern Conference
Mily Garcia is a trailblazer as a first-generation American, a first-generation college student, and successful student-athlete.
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HFC softball team wins post-season awards and honors
Six HFC softball players earned awards and accolades in post-season honors.
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HawkStrong: Kylie Brown excels as the sole female student-athlete on the HFC roller hockey club
As the only woman on HFC's roller hockey club in 2022-2023, Kylie Brown was a major contributor. She's coming back for more next year.
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Independence Day - College Closed
The College is closed for Independence Day.
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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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Worth a Listen: WHFR Journal features Beth Preston and Kat Tucker
This edition of the WHFR Journal features host Susan McGraw speaking with Beth Preston and Kat Tucker about LGBTQ lived experiences.
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HawkStrong: Ricky Kidd makes history as the first Hawk to receive a Big Ten athletic scholarship
Ricky Kidd will continue his baseball career at the University of Michigan this fall. He says he’ll be playing his dream sport at his dream school.
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HawkStrong: Nathan Tipton enjoys the freedom to try new things as Service Center Supervisor at KLA Laboratories
HFC Cisco Networking Academy alumnus is part of a large group of HFC graduates who have made their careers at KLA -- whose president, Matt O'Bryan, is a proud alumnus.
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Lile’s Sandwich Shop closes after nearly 60 years as a Dearborn icon
HFC alumnus Harry Lile will close his family-owned restaurant, Lile's Sandwich Shop, after 58 years. His customers have ranged from HFC presidents to weatherman Al Roker to people from all walks of life.
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HawkStrong: HFC forged Caroline O’Donohue into a better student and a better athlete
The second recipient of the Nancy Bryden Endowed Scholarship, Caroline O'Donohue finished her softball career at HFC on a high note.