Alumni

Andrea Herrera standing in front of a mountainous scene.

HFC welcomes Andrea Herrera, who brings overseas experience to her new role

Andrea Herrera's knowledge of four languages makes her invaluable as HFC's new Bilingual K-12 Admissions Recruiter.
Photo of Carolyn Frey.

Carolyn Frey finds fulfillment in second career as a nurse

When Carolyn Frey decided to change careers and become a nurse, HFC provided the education she needed.
Portrait of Joe Stevens.

Alumnus Joe Stevens donates $30,000 for leadership development

Stevens designates funds to support the Joe Stevens Leadership Development Fellowship Program, assisting Detroit Promise students with life skills and career preparation.
 L-R: HFC ASSET Program Coordinator and Instructor Kristopher Young and Ford Motor Co. National ASSET Coordinator Brendan Coursey.

First in the nation: HFC ASSET instructor achieves 10-year Senior Master status

HFC's Kris Young recognized as the first ASSET instructor in the nation to achieve 10 years of being a Service Engineering Operations Senior Master.
A graduate in blue cap and gown holding his diploma and hugging his mom.

Students: Join our First-Generation College Celebration

HFC celebrates first-generation college students. President Kavalhuna and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib will host a discussion with students during First Generation College Celebration day.
Picture left is Carmen Hayes, who has short hair, and wearing a white tank top and hot pink tutu. To the right of her picture is the illustration of her character, Princess Nellie.

Alumna Carmen Hayes will read her children’s books at HFC

HFC alumna Carmen Hayes will read three of her five children's books at HFC on Nov. 7. The public is invited
Lynn Borczon dresses for a Halloween celebration

HFC employee and alumna Lynn Borczon retires after nearly 40 years

Lynn Borczon will retire from HFC at the end of October after 38 years. Please join us for a celebration in her honor Oct. 23.
Susan McGraw(left) is wearing a floral dress and posing next to Tyrone Bean(right) who is wearing HFC graduation cap and gown, holding his diploma.

Alumnus launches his own clothing brand and production company

HFC alumnus and entrepreneur Tyrone Bean has founded a clothing brand and film production company. His slogan is "Rise Above All Obstacles."
Portrait of Vanessa El-Zein.

Auditions for “Torn Apart, Together” October 7

All HFC and UM-Dearborn students are welcome to audition on Oct. 7 for the brand-new musical theatre production, "Torn Apart, Together."
Two employers at a Career Fair shake the hand of an interested attendee.

HFC hosts two-day Career Expo Oct. 16-17

Looking for a job? You should attend the HFC Career Expo Oct. 16-17. Meet more than 80 employers looking for great workers.
Linda Hannah has short caramel brown hair. She is wearing glasses and a houndstooth jacket in front of a dark background.

HFC alumna and motivational speaker empowers women to be their best selves

HFC provided Linda Hannah the confidence she needed to succeed as an entrepreneur.
Daniel Cascardo is wearing black and working on an art piece that is black and white, swirls and abstract.

Daniel Cascardo creates art to engage, entertain, and resonate with a diverse audience

HFC inspired Daniel Cascardo to become an artist, and taught him how to navigate the business side of being an artist.
Jade Ortiz is the Women In Business keynote speaker and is on a blue and red graphic background.

HFC and Rocket Companies host Women in Business networking event

HFC and Rocket Companies, with keynote speaker Jade Ortiz, will host the inaugural Women in Business networking event at the College on Sept. 20.
Sabit Islam has dark hair, smiling, wearing a light green pullover.

Alumnus excited to return to HFC to teach app development

HFC alumnus Sabit Islam is working on his bachelor's degree, developing an innovative communications app, and now returning to help out by mentoring students starting to learn app development.
 Cortney Rinehart, Mariam Fawaz, and Anthony Preston represented HFC at the  Rubin Community Workshop 2024 in California.

Astronomy students connect to national researchers and cutting-edge technology

Three HFC students advocated for greater inclusion of under-resourced students studying astrophysics at the Rubin Community Workshop.
Officer Mohamed Said in his police uniform.

Remembering Officer Mohamed Said, proud HFC alumnus

The HFC community mourns and remembers Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said.
Raymond Lozano portrait.

Military veteran Lozano strives to revitalize Southwest Detroit

Ray Lozano has dedicated his life to service, particularly to the Hispanic community in Detroit.
Side profile photo of Sabrina Nelson.

Sabrina Nelson found her artistic career path through HFC

HFC prepared Sabrina Nelson to get into CCS, her dream school, while teaching her essential career and life skills.
Paul Stauder in a suit.

Alumnus Paul Stauder retires after long career in finance

Paul Stauder, who attended HFC, has worked with the College on various projects for decades. This summer, he will retire after a long career.
Hilal Baalbak has reddish hair and is wearing a formal outfit with a silver chain.

Hilal Baalbaki embodies grit and determination, defying the odds

Hilal Baalbaki will not let anything stand in his way of becoming a physician -- not even cancer that was diagnosed during high school.
A group of people who attended the COMO conference posing for a picture.

HFC’s first time hosting regional astronomy conference

HFC successfully hosted the Compact Objects conference for the first time, welcoming members from Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Ontario.
Portrait of Rehab Azab.

Rehab Azab, aspiring physician, benefits from Early College experience

HFEC alumna Rehab Azab will transfer to Wayne State this fall on her path toward eventually becoming a doctor.
 Alayna Kondraciuk has long medium blonde hair and is wearing a black shirt.

HFC welcomes back Alayna Kondraciuk, a long-term Hawk

HFC alumna Alayna Kondraciuk returns to the College as an Admissions Associate, hosting student and family tours and assisting students who apply to the College.
Jesus Cruz-Navarro is standing in front of a Wayne State University backdrop and proudly holds up his diploma from Wayne State University

Jesus Cruz-Navarro gives back through Social Work

HFC alumnus is building on his multiple life experiences to advocate for others through a service profession. He spoke at the 2024 WSU commencement.