Alumni

Lasonia Gentle portrait

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.
Sarah Sullivan

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.
Henry Ford College alum Carlo J. Martina

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.
Gail Bock

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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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.
Connie Holland

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.
HFC alumna Micah Walker

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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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.
HFC alumnus Jon Thostenson

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.
Veronica Cashion in uniform

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.
City of Hamtramck Sign

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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Mellon Foundation grants $3.4 million to HFC/U-M transfer program

A new $3.4 million grant will help more in-state students successfully transfer to the University of Michigan Ann Arbor in the humanities.
Rick Goward conducting

HFC remembers Rick Goward

The HFC community mourns the loss of longtime HFC music instructor Rick Goward.
A headshot of Isis Hang.

HFC gave Isis Hang confidence to pursue civil engineering

After long hours of work, Isis Hang chose her own path, getting a second chance at academics at HFC.
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Award-winning nursing alumna featured in Ascension commercial

Donetta Hartley is honored to be part of a public health campaign to encourage patients to take care of their holistic health.
John McDonald

January 16: Celebrating the life of John McDonald

People will gather in person and virtually to remember the life and legacy of Local 1650 President John McDonald on Sunday, Jan. 16.
Amer Ghalib, first Muslim mayor of Hamtramck Michigan

Making history: HFC alumnus is Hamtramck’s first Muslim mayor

Historical firsts: Hamtramck swears in its first Muslim mayor, who is an HFC alumnus. It also swears in an all-Muslim City Council.
Emerging Detroit artist/former HFC student Jonathan Harris

HFC alumnus enters national conversation as painting goes viral

Jonathan Harris’ painting, “Critical Race Theory,” is a flashpoint for national dialog about how history is perceived and taught.

Farewell to Dr. Susan Shunkwiler

HHS founding Dean Dr. Susan Shunkwiler got her start at HFC, and is coming full circle to conclude her career with a well-earned retirement from the College.
A headshot of Kierra Scott.

HawkPride: Alumna plans to attend law school after earning her MBA

HFC was Keirra Scott's third try at higher education. This time, she found the right path. Now, she's out to make a difference in others' lives.
Dr. Doyle Ford

Dr. Doyle Ford retires from government service, aspires to teach

After a successful career in the Marines, the Border Patrol, and the U.S. Department of Labor, Ford wants to give back through teaching.
Dr. Antoine M. Garibaldi

“Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through Film, Video, and Podcast” is a new series from ReBUILDetroit

New ReBUILDetroit series of podcasts discusses a variety of topic centering around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Kelly Baratono

Get to Know HFC: Kelly Baratono

Kelly Baratono has spent her entire career at HFC, beginning a month after she graduated from high school.