Alumni

Tim Sequin will retire from HFC on March 31 after 15 years. Look for him in local choirs, on basketball courts, and at barbecue competitions.

HFC alumna Kyla Bazzy, who was in the first class of the Henry Ford Collegiate Academy, is the editor-in-chief of The Michigan Journal, the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s student-run newspaper.

After 30 years in the corporate sector, HFC alumnus Jim Handley takes his first foray into higher ed as the vice president of human resources at Rock Valley College.

Dearborn Heights police officer Mehdi Ayoub, who earned his criminal justice degree from HFC, was recently honored for saving a young child's life.

Saladin Ahmed creates Marvel Comics' newest character: a superhero from Dearborn called Amulet. Signing at Green Brain Comics March 4!

Mohamed Saleh, a nurse, describes how HFC teaching, scholarships, and diversity changed the course of his life. He plans to return as a teacher one day.

HFC alumna Jennifer Amilivia beats the odds and earns her doctorate in special education from the University of Kansas, becoming a special education advocate along the way.

Eric Thomas, who studied graphic design at HFC, is the new Chief Storyteller for the City of Detroit.

Women are still a minority in STEM fields, but are gaining ground. Hana Beydoun found the path to her STEM career through courses and mentors at HFC.

Former Airborne Ranger Tom Demerly -- ultramarathoner, cyclist, mountain climber, aviation writer, business owner -- sees earning an HFC degree as a way to be agile and adaptive in the workforce.

Reuben Brukley, whose career spans 27 years, brings new leadership to HFC's Facilities department after successfully holding the interim role for eight months.

Elke Doom, Eastpointe's new city manager, attended HFC three times, earning two degrees. Two of her daughters followed suit.

HFC alum/ex-State trooper talks about his time at HFC, being a cop, and playing in a local band during retirement.

HFC basketball player Leon Ayers achieves his dream of playing Division I basketball.

Owned by husband-and-wife alumni of HFC, Green Brain Comics has been named Best Comic Book Store.

“Reverse” was filmed partially on the HFC campus. It will premiere Nov. 15 in Detroit.

HFC Biotechnology alumnus gives back to his alma mater by donating to the academic program that set him up for career success.

Former HFC baseball player John Schreiber becomes the first Michigan-born player to pitch for the Detroit Tigers, notching a 2-0 record pitching in his first season.

Sasha Johnson credits HFC and Black and Brown Theatre in Detroit for jumpstarting her acting career.

From a high school drop-out to an attorney specializing in public health, Crawford now teaches others to become advocates.

HFC Interior Design alumna Allison Jones wins a $2,500 scholarship and a trip to Las Vegas as part of her national second-place finish.

Lucas Luchonok, who worked in HFC Facilities Services for five years, will leave the College to pursue his career in nursing.

Former radio personality Tom Kopeck, who got his start at HFC, was inducted into the Michigan State Polka Music Hall of Fame Oct. 6.

Noah Saleh followed a lifelong dream and opened the first barbecue restaurant in Dearborn.