President of Western Michigan University. Former airline captain and federal prosecutor.
Joined July 2022
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Bronco victory last night! Defending our national title all year!Glad I was not the goalie. The "Hammer" (Hampton Slukynsky) is the best keeper in the nation, and showed it with a shutout last night. @WMUBroncos @WMUHockey
This is the future of higher education! Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning | Haworth College of Business | Western Michigan University wmich.edu/business/news/2025…
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Breaking ground➡️Building the future
Today is a GREAT day to be a Bronco!🤎💛
#BroncosReign
Tomorrow's leaders (read today's students) deserve examples of current leaders who embrace the value of civil discourse and meaningful compromise. True leaders are strong because they listen, work to understand differing views, and bring people together. bridgemi.com/guest-commentar…
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Great op-ed from our Board member and @hfcc President
@PresRussK on meeting students at their points of need & nearly tripling graduation rates. #CommunityCollege #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
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At the Detroit Regional Chamber's Detroit Policy Conference, it was a privilege to discuss how higher education must play a role in growing Michigan's population, with @TheSarahHubbard , @briancalley , and @bpink20
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“Everyone agrees that if we started getting more higher education credential citizens, we can start to turn the tide.” @hfcc’s @PresRussK says at @DetroitChamber’s Detroit Policy Conference. #DPC24
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"We have to stop the bleeding of the population now – and we can do this with community college students." - @PresRussK of @hfcc #DPC24
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The Long-Term Solutions for Higher Education, presented by @UMich, is up next!
Follow along to hear from @briancalley of the @SBAM, @TheSarahHubbard of @UMich, @PresRussK of @hfcc, and Bill Pink of @FerrisState. The conversation is moderated by @MichiganRadio's @ZoeMichigan. Tune in to the livestream now!
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Henry Ford College president: Story of pregnant student in labor at graduation is reminder of why we need to meet students where they are. From @PresRussK freep.com/story/opinion/cont… via @freep
When we meet students where they are, we:
1-enroll more students who deserve accesss,
2-help them stay in college despite life's hurdles,
3-see more graduates who stay where they learn, and
4-answer employers' needs for skilled workers.
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Partnership with Henry Ford College guarantees nursing students jobs at Corewell Health fox2detroit.com/news/partner…
Guaranteed job for nursing students in HFC/Corewell Health partnership detroitnews.com/story/news/l…
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#ChamberNewsOfTheDay: @UMich's @SantaJOno and @hfcc's @PresRussK offered an optimistic assessment of the state’s chances of improving postsecondary educational attainment following the release of the 2023 State of Education and Talent report.
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Great to partner with President Kavalhuna on strategies to enhance Michigan’s higher education ecosystem
President Kavalhuna joined University of Michigan Ann Arbor President Santa Ono and the Detroit Regional Chamber to discuss the new State of Education 2023 report.
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“College is related to better civics outcomes, voting and community participation. Yes, people can be successful without college but we want people to have options.” @PresidentEspy @waynestate #FutureOfWorkDPTV #futureofwork
We at Henry Ford College meet students where they are! freep.com/story/news/educati…
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“How many presidents give you this?” he said. “I’m serious about helping you get to college. It’s important.”
~ Henry Ford College president Russ Kavalhuna giving out his cell phone number to students freep.com/story/news/educati…
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Congratulations, Kelsey!
We're proud of folks like Kelsey, who utilized the Futures for Frontliners program to help pay for her degree.
With programs like it and Michigan Reconnect, we're able to help people gain the skills they need to succeed.
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