Alumni

HFC alumna and former teacher Maali Luqman was appointed to the Women's Commission to make impactful changes outside the classroom.

HFC alumnus Lance Rosol has made his reputation in the Dearborn and Detroit communities as a photographer.

New business administration graduate Marilyn Torres kept her dream on track when it was almost derailed by life circumstances.

HFC alumna Dietta J. McKinney chose to study at HFC due to the diverse environment and great programs.

Detroit Promise alumnus Dunamis Archer has been beating the odds since the day he was born, and has been heavily engaged in community activities.

Rick Hatala and his daughter Hannah both work in HFC's Information Technology Services department.

Andre Archer will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Gospel Choice Music Awards.

HFC alumnus won't let visual impairment stand in the way of his goals, one of which is running for Dearborn City Council.

Villanueva studied at HFC to give himself a chance at the career he loves -- helping others succeed in college.

The Henry Ford College virtual Commencement ceremonies took place May 22, 2021. The ceremonies are online if you want to watch them again.

HFC alumnus Byron Brooks gives back to the College by donating thousands of face masks to students.

Former Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Rick Wyka joins the HFC Campus Safety team.

HFC was a place for student Darlena Buford to spread her wings, making her "impossible dream" reachable.

Brian Colter, urban forester for Grosse Pointe Park, is honored for his work in arboriculture and urban forestry.

Henry Ford College alumna and former HFC Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Lisa Jones to become the first African-American president of Colorado Northwestern Community College.

Around 20 people volunteered their time with warm smiles on a chilly day to plant trees at HFC on Earth Day 2021.

Linda Conti's 35 years in motorsports, including world travels, meeting racing legends, and fine-tuning racing machines were kick-started at HFC.

The Elected Officials Academy provided HFC alumna/City Councilwoman a deeper understanding of the financial tools available to help her constituents.

Robert L. Pastor II, the CEO of Rainy Lake Medical Center in Minnesota and two-time HFC alumnus, will receive the 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award at this year’s Commencement ceremony.

The Hawks' men's basketball team won its first game and will move into the final 8 teams of the National Tournament.

The Hawks' men's basketball team won the District Championship with a 68-63 victory over Bryant and Stratton of Ohio.

Eric Smith is a natural fit to teach in HFC's Ophthalmic Technician Program -- the program from which he graduated.

Rachael Lobdell proves it is never too late to pursue your dreams, as she graduates from HFC and transfers to U-M this fall.

Jesse Mattox dropped out of high school. He is now an honors grad from HFC who is finishing his bachelor's degree at the University of Michigan. He recorded a video to share his story.