Alumni

The Henry Ford Early College was a launchpad for Gregorio Martinez III’s career, accelerating his college path and giving him valuable, hands-on connections leading to his current role.

HFC alumna Linda Hannah penned her first book called “The Hat Chronicles,” exploring the numerous hats women wear throughout their lives.

HFC alumna Chaymaa Nehme, a UM-Dearborn Dean’s Medallion recipient, is pursuing a career in public health so she can help people feel seen, supported, and capable.

Valencia Purry, who earned many degrees and certificates from HFC and a bachelor's degree from SHU, recently earned her MBA at Wayne State.

Instructor Ali Hariri's daughters, Rana and Nour, both HFC alumnae, graduated from different universities on the same day.

Tony Conti always relished witnessing students’ reactions to new concepts in real-time.

Cortney Rinehart will attend U-M this fall, thanks to the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. She is the eighth HFC student to win this competitive award.

Alumnus Jesse Mattox returned to HFC for a 2024 production. Mattox, who dropped out of high school, can now boast three college degrees, research, and numerous theatre credits — and he's heading toward more.

Four members of the HFC softball team earn post-season honors from the MCCAA Eastern Conference.

HFC Student Council Chair Mariyah Saleh has found her path through dual enrollment, focusing on academic and community engagement.

HFC's student newspaper, the Mirror News, continues to win statewide recognition. Our fantastic students added 10 more awards to their list of honors.

HFC alumnus Mizzion Smith and his son, Houston, have interviewed many pro wrestlers on their award-winning podcast.

The Dearborn Symphony will play Anthony Lai's original musical number, “In Other News,” at its final concert of the season on May 9.

The HFC Metropolotan Symphony Band will perform the “Whales, Raptors, and Ray” on May 7. This public event is free.

Saidah Obad is a first-generation student who attended HFC. She now works as an academic advisor at the College.

Sign up today to join the fun as President Kavalhuna leads an employee team to take on a student team in a friendly game of basketball April 15.

Alumnus Sameer Shah, an entrepreneur and student, works to make transferring to MSU seamless and successful for fellow transfer students.

Henry Ford College was the only 2-year program to have an alumna make it to the acting finals, and the only school to win the VASTA Award.

You are invited to watch the Hawks play in the NJCCA DII Men's Basketball Championship at two on-campus watch parties March 17.

Jackson has pivoted from the basketball court to the bursar's office, helping students pay for classes and resolve debt issues.

Disney Chef Recruiter Pauli Milotte will interview HFC Culinary Arts students who have submitted an application at a March 26 information session.

HFC alumna Brianne Boyd achieves her dream. She has expansive plans as the Chorus' new director, including a children's chorus. The first concert is in May.

Mohamed Talool is among a high-performing group of students who won the Phi Theta Kappa and Jesuit Founders Scholarship, which grants full tuition, to attend UDM.

Earning her doctorate has been a career goal for Dr. Cassandra Fluker. She has now achieved this career milestone.