Alumni

Former MCCAA champion returns as Hawks’ golf coach

Two-time MCCAA champion golfer Jake Kieronski returns to his alma mater as golf coach.
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HFC in the family: aspiring chef becomes a pharmacist while sister shines in culinary arts

Alumnus originally planned to go into culinary arts, but became a pharmacist instead.

HFC alumnus wins Blue Ribbon Award for UROP project

After winning the Blue Ribbon Award for his UROP project, Yazan Alheresh enrolled at UDM on a full-ride scholarship.

HawkPride: Ford F-150 designer talks blood, sweat, and tears

Since 2011, HFC alumnus Rob Brancheau has worked on the F-150, Ford's flagship pickup truck for more than 40 years.
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HFC in the family: alumna lives culinary dream at Mercy Chefs, brother chooses pharmacy

Culinary Institute of America / HFC alumna’s path has brought her into a leadership role with Mercy Chefs, a national relief organization.
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Meet 100+ employers at the HFC Virtual Career Expo Oct. 23

This virtual event is open only to HFC students and alumni. Registration is required; RSVP today!

Honoring a Friend: The Monica Echeverri Casarez Scholarship

The Monica Echeverri Casarez Scholarship is permanently endowed to provide an annual scholarship for women with a heart for social justice who are interested in health careers.

Returning adult students earn AAUW scholarships to pursue their dreams

AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver awarded scholarships to HFC students Daneisha Jones and Heather Rossi, who are pursuing business and health careers.

HawkPride: Erin Hoekzema found her passion for art and made it her career

Erin Hoekzema switched her major from criminal justice to ceramics. She is now a professional artist.

HawkPride: HFC alumna finds joy in second career as a nurse

Nurse and newly minted yoga teacher Andrea Corrie found her way back to the nursing profession, and now serves on the front lines during the pandemic.

HawkPride: Alumna presents her honors research project at UROP Symposium

Olivia Grantham, who participated in numerous activities at HFC, gave a presentation as part of her honors experience at the U-M UROP Symposium.

Cybersecurity entrepreneur seeks to develop next generation in STEM

Alumna Sakinah Tanzil is eager to develop the next generation of STEM leaders and cybersecurity professionals.

HawkPride: HFC student recognized with Marge Powell Leadership Award

Leyal Almaklani, a recipient of the Marge Powell Leadership Award as one of Dearborn's top students, aspires to study law at UCLA.

HawkPride: An exercise of the pen and the soul

HFEC alumna Shahad Hilal completed an honors-directed study research project about Islamic calligraphy.

HawkPride: Next stop, Yale University

Ben Topping took a circuitous route to his goals. He found his passion with help from HFC professors, and is now on his way to a Yale MBA and a promising career.

HawkPride: McNair Scholar pursues career in public health

Dual enrollment "made a huge difference" which has led to Elhasan's goals of a bachelor's degree from WSU and working toward a master's degree in public health from UM.
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Engineering or opera? Choosing between two talents

Romanian native and HFC alumnus Sebastian Catana’s talents led to multiple paths. Engineering came first. But in the end, his dream of becoming an opera singer prevailed.

HawkPride: cum laude graduate named Outstanding Biology Student of the Year

John Jaranson, one of two Outstanding Biology Students of the Year, found his passion in environmental science and fighting climate change.

HawkPride: aspiring physician Cortes is Outstanding Biology Student of the Year

Rafael Cortes, one of two Outstanding Biology Students of the Year, aspires to a career in emergency medicine, and a life that emphasizes social justice and helping others.

Alumnus Gary Voiles becomes DHPD deputy chief

HFC alumnus Gary Voiles has been promoted to deputy chief of Dearborn Heights Police.

HFC alumnus working on new 3D visualization technology

HFC alumnus works on a new technology that will change the way people store and share knowledge in a 3D world.

HFC graduate Leon Ayers will play D1 basketball for Mercer

Originally committed to the University Wisconsin-Green Bay, HFC alumnus Leon Ayers will now transfer to Mercer University.
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Nursing alumna wins Eagle Eye Award from Beaumont

Nursing alumna Shannon Kelly received a hospital-wide award for going above and beyond the call of duty for patient care.

Alumnus played baseball for HFC, served as a state trooper for 28 years

Former HFC baseball player served with the Michigan State Police for nearly 30 years.