News Archive

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Eye Technician information meeting: rewarding career in just two years

Looking for a high-paying, rewarding career in just two years? Come to the Eye Technician informational meeting on Feb. 7.
Dr. Rama Chidambaram in front of a blackboard.

Math 131 workshops with Dr. Rama Chidambaram

Get extra help with Math 131 by attending any or all of the six workshops during the Winter 2024 semester.
Marlene Wojtowicz, in a pink and grey argyle sweater, sits at her desk.

“It’s been a good ride” – Marlene Wojtowicz retires from HFC

After more than 20 years at HFC, Marlene Wojtowicz will retire February 29, 2024.
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Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meetings for the Winter 2024 semester

Everyone is invited as the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meets weekly during the Winter 2024 semester.
Jeremy Tabor and volunteers with their therapy dogs in holiday clothing and Santa hats.

Jeremy Tabor shares his dogs to cheer up the sick

Every month, Jeremy Tabor brings his greyhounds to area hospitals to visit patients, which makes their day.
Fred Steiner sits at his desk which is piled high with paperwork.

Fred Steiner retires after more than 35 years at HFC

Fred Steiner left the corporate sector and came to HFC to have a direct connection to improving the lives of individuals. He will retire Jan. 31 after more than 35 years at HFC.
Nick Paseiro, wearing a grey suit and standing in front of a projection screen giving a presentation.

IEMP coordinator Nicholas Paseiro shares sustainability goals for community decarbonization at national conference

HFC's Nick Paseiro presented “The Role of Colleges in Accelerating Community Decarbonization" at the AEE World Energy Conference & Expo.
Students wearing silly props for the photo booth station at the HFC Welcome Back Days event.

Welcome Back Days for all students, January 23-25

Get involved! Welcome Back Days offers fun, information, and connections for all students in a series of free activities and events.
Logo for the League of Women Voters.

League of Women Voters of Dearborn-Dearborn Heights hosts voter education event about upcoming millage

The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan educational organization, will host an event in Dearborn to talk about the upcoming millage. Everyone is invited!
ASCC building in winter

Winter reminder: HFC weather procedures

HFC has specific procedures for winter weather. We do all we can to keep our campuses and College open, with safety as our top priority.
Jerikiah Douglas on the left wearing a grey Henry Ford College hoodie and Mark Yancy on the right in a black blazer and blue T-shirt in front of the Detroit Promise logo.

HawkStrong: Detroit Promise made it possible for Jerikiah Douglas to attend HFC

Her experience at HFC has given Jerikiah Douglas skills, confidence, knowledge, networking experience, and big dreams of becoming a traveling nurse -- and all of it free, thanks to the Detroit Promise scholarship.
HFC students at MLK Peace Rally with signs and flags.

Join HFC and UM-Dearborn for 3rd annual MLK Peace Rally

HFC Sociology instructor Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell will speak at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Rally on January 18.
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Electronic W-2 forms for 2023 are available through Self-Service

Your W-2 forms are online now via Self Service. If you want to receive your 2023 HFC W-2 form in an electronic format, login to sign up.
Portrait of Judy Koos.

Remembering Judy Koos

The HFC community share fond memories of Judy Koos, who worked at the College for more than 20 years.
A closeup of Bob wearing a yellow baseball cap and a blue WHFR.FM jacket.

Get to Know HFC: Bob Burnham brings forty years of experience to WHFR

Bob Burnham, who built a functioning radio station as a teenager, brings long expertise in broadcasting and his love of old radio shows to WHFR.
Courtney Spivak has spilt hair, blonde and pink, wearing a toffee colored sweater, smiling.

Get to Know HFC: Courtney Spivak makes complex ideas fun and relatable

The small classes at HFC allow Courtney Spivak to really get to know her students.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (text) and an image of the MLK monument on the National Mall.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna talks about the meaning of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in our community and in his own life.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees meeting, January 16

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 16, 2024 in the Rosenau Board Room.
Nursing students taking written tests.

Dr. Rama Chidambaram hosts Nursing Admission Test preparation workshops this semester

Attention nursing students: Register today for workshops to prepare you for the Nursing Admission Test.
President Kavalhuna presents information to students from Ecorse High School

President Kavalhuna authors Free Press editorial about meeting students where they are

In this editorial, President Kavalhuna describes how a student-success-focused college meets students where they are and helps them achieve their dreams.
Henry Ford College logo with arrows to UM-Dearborn logo and Wayne State University logo

Signing Days for Learn4ward guaranteed transfer to UM-Dearborn and Wayne State

Sign up to participate in the guaranteed transfer programs with either the University of Michigan Dearborn or Wayne State University!
Brenda Hildreth smiling, with short hair and wearing a red sweater.

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Brenda Hildreth counsels students in life skills

Projecting an aura of peace and calm, Dr. Brenda Hildreth uses her clinical counseling skills to help HFC students achieve their full potential.
Portrait of Rachael Chatfield

Get to Know HFC: Rachael Chatfield combines academic and travel interests into higher ed career

A chance enrollment in a Spanish class led to a love of travel and a decision to help others pursue their dreams through education.
HFC student Andrew Cutting at the keyboard.

HawkStrong: HFC student Andrew Cutting makes music to make people feel happy

Andrew Cutting aspires to teach music at the college level and dreams of performing on Broadway.