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Dearborn Today
By the People, for the People
Henry Ford College Trustees to Decide on Next President
Dearborn parking structure partially collapses, trapping man inside
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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The Henry Ford College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on February 12 to review and approve semifinalists in the college's presidential search. Meanwhile, a parking structure in Dearborn partially collapsed on Friday night, trapping a 20-year-old man inside his car, though officials say he appears to be okay. Rescue crews are working to free him while assessing the structure for further collapse risks.
Why it matters
The presidential search at Henry Ford College is an important decision that will shape the future direction of the institution. The partial collapse of the Dearborn parking structure is also a concerning incident that raises questions about public safety and infrastructure maintenance in the city.
The details
The Henry Ford College Board of Trustees will meet on February 12 to review and approve semifinalists for the college's next president. The session may include a closed portion under state law and will be held at the Administrative Services and Conference Center on Evergreen Road. Meanwhile, a parking structure at Outer Drive and Garrison in Dearborn partially collapsed on Friday night, trapping a 20-year-old man inside his car. Rescue crews, including a regional urban search and rescue team, are working carefully to free him while assessing the structure for further collapse risks.
- The Henry Ford College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6 p.m.
- The Dearborn parking structure partially collapsed on Friday night.
The players
Henry Ford College
A community college located in Dearborn, Michigan.
Dearborn
A city in Michigan, located just outside of Detroit.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the man trapped in the Dearborn parking structure to be released on bail.
The takeaway
The presidential search at Henry Ford College and the partial collapse of the Dearborn parking structure are both significant events that highlight the importance of leadership, public safety, and infrastructure maintenance in the local community.
