News Archive

"Good Boy," sculpted by HFC student Shanzae Malik, won third place in the 3-D category at this year's LAND Conference. It was inspired by her Shar-Pei dog, Tuka.

HFC art student wins third place at statewide LAND Conference

HFC art student Shanzae Malik's sculpture took third place in the 3-D category in this year's Liberal Arts Network for Development conference.
Dr. Hassan Nameghi, left, holds a “Scuumba,” an underwater vacuum robot used to clean fish tanks. This apparatus, created by HFC students in  fall  2019, is equipped with water jets to move it around the fish tank. At right is the M-TEC building, the new

HFC program sets course for “engineering culture” at new home on the East Campus

The HFC pre-engineering program expands into its new home on the East Campus to accommodate a large number of students.
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HFC introduces Early Alert to help students succeed

HFC Instructors: Please use Early Alert to notify the College if your students need extra help and support. Early intervention is a key to retention and overall student success!
Adam Jaber

HFC’s Adam Jaber officially becomes an American citizen

A new citizen, a new name: HR Customer Service Leader Adam Jaber commemorates his new citizenship with a name change.
Photo of Hana Beydoun with Hassan Nameghi

Math, engineering, and Hana Beydoun's path to a career at DTE Energy

Women are still a minority in STEM fields, but are gaining ground. Hana Beydoun found the path to her STEM career through courses and mentors at HFC.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson headlines HFC Student Engagement Conference

Keynote speaker, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, will be joined by other civic, community, business, non-profit, and education leaders at the Student Engagement Conference Feb. 6-7. The public is invited to this free event.
Jennifer Markin

HFC welcomes new Coordinator of Program Improvement and Effectiveness

Coordinator of Program Improvement and Effectiveness, Jennifer Markin, brings 15 years of higher education experience to her new role.

SVA invites veterans to coffee hour Feb. 6

All veterans are invited to have coffee with the SVA on Feb. 6.
William Barber's new book: Capitalism, Socialism, and the Promise of Democracy

Economics professor publishes timely book on economics and politics

HFC economics professor William Barber publishes his first book, “Capitalism, Socialism, and the Promise of Democracy.” He explains the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of Democratic Socialism, Democratic Capitalism, and Oligarchic Capitalism.
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Comerica Park recruiting at HFC Feb. 5, Feb. 12, and Feb. 19

Comerica Park and Delaware North will recruit at HFC on Feb. 5, Feb. 12, and Feb. 19.
Plate of food at a culinary café

HFC’s Culinary Wellness Café reopens Feb. 5

The Culinary Wellness Cafe offers great lunch options on Tues., Weds., and Thurs. for $5.30. It reopens for the Winter 2020 Semester on Feb. 5.

HFC wrestling team wins MCCAA State Championships

HFC wrestling team caps off a superb season with a victory at the MCCAA State Championships on Jan. 25.
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Academic Services offers Moodle training

Moodle training is offered in three different formats to accommodate your pace and schedule.
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Student Nurse Association sponsors Blood Drive Feb. 4-5

Be a beacon of hope. Give blood at the SNA blood drive Feb. 4-5 on the East Campus.
Chinese New Year 2020 art

The Chinese New Year

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Chinese New Year, sometimes called the Lunar New Year.

Fifty-One O One reopens Wednesday, Feb. 5

Fifty-One O One and Culinary Wellness Café reopen for the Winter 2020 Semester on Feb. 5.
Three Hawks' Nest volunteers.

The Hawks’ Nest celebrates four years of providing food for students

The Hawks’ Nest, HFC’s official food pantry, has received and distributed approximately 25,000 lbs. of food, and many other items, since opening in 2016.
FMLA book cover with stethoscope

HFC has a new way to assist you with FMLA

HFC has now partnered with Reliance Standard to assist you with FMLA claims.
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Register to vote for Presidential Primary by Feb. 24, 2020

Exercise your Constitutional right to vote by registering before the Primary deadline.
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Financial Aid info and FAFSA completion night, Mar. 10

FREE event allows students to learn about financial aid and complete FASFA applications onsite with an advisor.
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Students: Join us for Summer Research Symposium and Workshop Jan. 24

Students can learn about exciting summer research opportunities in the STEM fields at the Summer Research Symposium and Workshop on Friday, Jan. 24.
Dr. Harvell with marchers

Dr. Kalvin Harvell keynotes MLK event at Ohio University

HFC Sociology instructor Dr. Kalvin Harvell (glasses, third from left) marched with Alpha Phi Alpha brothers at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. (Photo courtesy Erin Burk, The Post, Athens).
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HFC joins statewide basic needs initiative to support students

HFC will join a statewide initiative by community colleges to address and alleviate basic needs insecurity among college students.