News Archive

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Sustainable HFC meetings open to the public

Please join us for Sustainable HFC meetings. The public is welcome! Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 18, April 8.
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Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany

As part of a series on religious, cultural, and historic holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflects surrounding the Christmas holiday season.
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What Kwanzaa means

As part of a series on cultural, historic, and religious holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Kwanzaa.
HFC alumnus Ron Croskey is a former Michigan State Police trooper. Now retired, he plays in a rock band.

Former state trooper’s retirement gigs: Win Stuff, The Real Deal

HFC alum/ex-State trooper talks about his time at HFC, being a cop, and playing in a local band during retirement.
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What Hanukkah means

As part of a series about religious, historic, and cultural holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections about Hanukkah.

Executive Director of Human Resources, and related news

LaDonna Holley is appointed Executive Director of HR; Lori Gonko promoted and takes over HR; Campus Safety reports to Student Affairs

HFC baseball team gets a new home

The HFC baseball team will play its home games at The Corner Ballpark (pictured here) at the site of the former Tigers Stadium in Detroit. The change will be effective in spring 2020.
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Clowning Around: HFC’s Bonnie Jobe is a member of the Distinguished Clown Corps

Believe it or not, underneath the costume, pink wig, and clown makeup is HFC faculty member Bonnie Jobe. She has been a clown for 16 years, making people smile at America's Thanksgiving Parade.
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HFC student veteran takes to the airwaves as D.J. Quicksand

HFC student veteran Sandra Wilkins served in the U.S. Navy from 1999-2003. She is a culinary arts student who hosts WHFR’s “Feast of Folk” radio show as D.J. Quicksand.
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U.S. Softball Academy hosts winter softball camps beginning Jan. 19

U.S. Softball Academy hosts four winter softball camps at HFC in January and February.
The LSC is in the A building.

Learning Success Center open house Jan. 22

Stop by the Learning Success Center Jan. 22 to find out many student support offices at HFC and how we can help you succeed.
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HFC hosts baseball camp Jan. 12

HFC hosts baseball camp on Sunday, Jan. 12 for ages 15-18. Register by Jan. 10 for a $15 discount.

Students: “You Got This!” fuel for finals

Tables of free treats for students are placed strategically around campus to provide fuel for finals. Grab a snack while you're studying!
HFC basketball player Leon Ayers will transfer to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in the fall of 2020.

HFC basketball player to join Green Bay Phoenix

HFC basketball player Leon Ayers achieves his dream of playing Division I basketball.
HFC alumna/Green Brain Comics co-owner Katie Merritt shows off her award given to her Dearborn-based comics store by Hour Detroit Magazine. Readers voted Green Brain "Hour Detroit's Best of Detroit Comic Book Store – Single Location.”  To make this award

Green Brain Comics named “Best of” by Hour Detroit for the third time

Owned by husband-and-wife alumni of HFC, Green Brain Comics has been named Best Comic Book Store.
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HFC receives ALL IN Silver Seal for increasing voter participation

Henry Ford College receives Silver Seal from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for increasing voter participation 30-39% for the 2018 election.
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Dearborn's new brand launch is a step forward for our community

HFC, which has been part of the Dearborn community since 1938, congratulates the City of Dearborn on its new branding initiative, and what it means for the community.
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Support student success: include HFC in your year-end giving

Students benefit in many ways from the generosity of our donors. Make a donation today, as part of your year-end giving!
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HFC and Detroit at Work offer free training in automotive services and culinary arts

Beginning Jan. 13, HFC and Detroit at Work will offer FREE training in automotive services and culinary arts. Use it as a springboard to your career or further studies.
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Volunteers needed: Help students navigate campus for Winter 2020

Sign up to volunteer for HFC's "May I Help You?" initiative Jan. 13-14.
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Active shooter training every Wednesday

Sign up today to participate in Active Shooter Training for the Winter 2020 Semester. Training sessions run every Wednesday from Jan. 29 through April 1.

After graduating, Abbie Begley will play softball at Concordia next year

Abbie Begley, shortstop for the HFC softball team, will transfer to Concordia University in Ann Arbor to continue her softball career, effective the 2020-21 season.
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Volunteers needed: assist high school students at BPA event on campus Jan. 10

HFC hosts an annual Business Professionals of America competition for 600 high school students to show off their business skills. We need volunteers! Please sign up.
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Join us for our 2020 HFC concerts

2020 concert dates have been announced through June. Please join us!