News Archive for HFC Alumni
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Byron Brooks earns DEI Certificate from Rackham Graduate School; continues social justice work
Byron Brooks adds a new certification from U-M to his list of significant academic accomplishments.
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Alumna’s mystery novel nominated for Edgar Award, named to NYPL’s Best 100 list
Edgar-nominated mystery author and HFC alumna Tracy Gardner has been a nurse for 30 years. Being nominated for the prestigious award has been a highlight of her writing career.
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HawkPride: HFC alumna publishes her first children’s book
In her children's book, Salwa Mawari takes pride in portraying an underrepresented community in Yemen in a positive light.
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Hawk Pride: Culinary artist opens his own restaurant
The Chopstix in Livonia, owned by HFC alum Tung Luu, serves Asian cuisine. Its specialties include pho and sushi.
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Retired HFC instructor writes about amazing experiences as a nurse
Lori Grande-Swiatkowski writes about her professional experiences witnessing what she regards a miraculous events.
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HawkStrong: Lasonia Gentle uplifts fellow graduates with commencement poem
Lauded by professors for her optimism and drive, graduating student Lasonia Gentle looks forward to pursuing a career in social work. She reads her commencement-inspired poem for other graduates.
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Get to Know HFC: Sarah Sullivan was born to sparkle
Campus Safety Division Secretary Sarah Sullivan always has a cheerful demeanor, which helps with the many responsibilities of her job.
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HawkStrong: a long and rewarding legal career began at HFC
Army Air Corps Veteran and attorney Carlo Martina translated his diverse experiences at HFC into an ethics-based legal career.
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Get to Know HFC: Gail Bock has a passion for helping veterans
For Gail Bock, it's an honor and privilege to help HFC's military-connected students with all their college-related needs, connect them with support networks, and provide a kind listening ear.
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Siena Heights University offers Get Started Grant for HFC grads
Get Started Grant provides up to $1,000 for HFC graduates who enroll at SHU in the summer and fall semesters.
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New Transcript processing service launched
HFC launches new and improved transcript service.
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Students and alumni: attend the WSJ Jobs Summit April 12
For recent graduates and those who are looking to change careers, you might want to attend the WSJ Jobs Summit on April 12.
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Get to Know HFC: Connie Holland personifies our Welcoming College
Connie Holland takes initiative to provide personalized service to students and employees at the Welcome Center.
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HawkStrong: Alumna Micah Walker is realizing her big journalism goals
Her experience at The Mirror News helped Micah Walker decide that journalism was the right career. She plans to become the editor of a major newspaper in the next decade.
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HawkStrong: alumnus Anthony Triplett is “performing some of the best music ever written”
HFC alumnus Anthony Triplett lives his dream of making a living playing music and passing on that love to the next generation of musicians.
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HawkStrong: alumnus reflects on life as a veteran, teacher, and coach
Alumnus, Vietnam veteran, teacher, and coach Jon Thostenson found that education changed his life. And he has helped others change theirs.
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HawkStrong: Alumna overcomes serious injury to return to active duty
She was told she would never return to duty. She proved to everyone -- most of all herself -- that being thrown by an SUV was not the end of the story.
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Council of World Cultures presents “The Diversity of Hamtramck” March 3
Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib, an HFC alumnus, will be one of two speakers talking about the city's diversity at March 3 virtual event.
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Alumna Sulian Larmond officially becomes an American citizen
HFC International Admissions Associate becomes an American citizen after nearly 10 years in the USA.
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Associate Dean publishes article in Inside Higher Ed
Associate Dean Keambra Pierson’s “Inside Higher Ed” article focuses on the role of associate deans in higher education.