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HFC named Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School three years in a row
For the third consecutive year, HFC has been named a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School.
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Postponed Winter 2020 classes have re-started
HFC students and faculty whose Winter 2020 classes had to be postponed resumed their classes on July 7. Enhanced safety measures are in place.
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Detroit Police Department hosts virtual recruiting event June 29
The Office of Career Services and the Detroit Police Department will hold a virtual recruiting session on June 29.
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HFC’s Writing Center provides eTutoring and appointments all summer
Online appointments and eTutoring are available through the Summer semester at the Writing Center. We will be open this fall, too.
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No-fault insurance changes take effect July 1, 2020
You might be able to save money on your auto insurance. Be sure to review the Michigan's new auto insurance law with your agent.
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What Juneteenth means
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on this important holiday in our nation.
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Lactation Consulting is Stephanie Arredondo’s way to help mothers
A member of the first cohort of HFC's Lactation Consultant Program, Stephanie Arredondo plans to go into advocacy work.
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Becoming an IBCLC is “part of the dream” for Lauren Fisher
HFC's new Lactation Consultant Program has allowed student Lauren Fisher to realize dream of helping mothers and their babies.
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HawkStrong: alumnus Gary Voiles becomes DHPD deputy chief
HFC alumnus Gary Voiles has been promoted to deputy chief of Dearborn Heights Police.
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Video of June 11 President’s Town Hall
The President's Town Hall: A Path Forward in a World of Injustice video is now online. It runs 1 hour, 39 minutes.
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Henry Ford College provides resources and support for the LGBTQ+ community
Pride Month gives us an opportunity to share information, resources, events, and reflections about inclusion and equity.
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Ten student-athletes earn NJCAA All-Academic honors
Hawks prove they are a force to be reckoned with academically as well as athletically, with 10 qualifying for honors. Abbie Begley made the NJCAA First Team with a perfect 4.0 GPA.
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HFC supports Juneteenth peaceful protest in Dearborn
The HFC community is invited to participate in this event, sponsored by community members, which will begin and conclude at the Dearborn Police Department on Michigan Avenue.
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Board of Trustees meeting (via Zoom), June 15, 2020
The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on June 15, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.
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HFC wrestling coach appears on “The Combat Sports Podcast”
HFC wrestling coach Grant MacKenzie, who started the HFC wrestling program, speaks about his 22 years as a coach on "The Combat Sports Podcast."
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Debbie Dingell to participate in HFC Town Hall on June 11
Dingell to will join HFC students, faculty, and staff during the President's Town Hall on social justice.
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President’s Town Hall: A Path Forward in a World of Injustice
President Kavalhuna will host a panel discussion on Thursday, June 11, to discuss how our community can respond to racial disparities and injustice.
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Donate to the Hawks’ Nest bottle and can refund drive
The Hawks' Nest is raising funds to restock its pantry for when we return to campus. We ask you to donate funds from your returnables to this effort.
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HawkStrong: HFC alumnus working on new 3D visualization technology
HFC alumnus works on a new technology that will change the way people store and share knowledge in a 3D world.
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Finding a path forward in a world of injustice
President Kavalhuna shares his thoughts about the chronic, systemic discrimination in our society, and how the College can give voice to the oppressed and dignity to minority voices.
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Free unemployment information session, June 4
If you are unemployed or facing possible unemployment, this virtual information session will provide useful information. Open to the public.
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HFC graduate Leon Ayers will play D1 basketball for Mercer
Originally committed to the University Wisconsin-Green Bay, HFC alumnus Leon Ayers will now transfer to Mercer University.
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Petri is proud of HFC students, will keep teaching after retirement from police force
Although he has retired from the Dearborn Heights Police Department, Michael Petri will continue teaching at HFC.