Student Success

HFC biotech grad Jessica Sykes is a Forensic DNA Technician for the Michigan State Police.

Regina Mareglia is the first recipient of the Grunow Writer’s Prize in Community-Engaged Writing. She plans to become a journalist and university professor.

The strong sense of community attracted Clay to HFC, and she learned a lot from mentors here. She wants to pay it forward by helping other students as she transfers to U-M.

Aadil Saifullah didn’t feel ready for college. HFC provided a path toward his aspiration to become a physician, and after he graduates, he’ll follow that path at U-M.

Raised in foster care, Kimberly Bertges beat the odds and completed a college education, breaking generational patterns of struggle.

HFC student Autumn Sternberg proves she has the qualities needed to succeed in the creative field after winning twice at the LAND Conference.

Her intellect complements her passion and commitment to social justice issues. Aalillian Jones is determined to make the world a better place. She found meaningful connections and great student support at HFC.

Brown, a second-generation HFC student, honed her artistic, academic, and leadership skills at HFC. This fall, she will transfer to the College for Creative Studies in Detroit.

Academics and extracurricular activities have helped Sedra Mourad find belonging, growth, and opportunity.

Jonneshia “JoJo” Doss is realizing her dream of a college education, proving it is never too late to strive for and reach your goals.

Alumnus Maurell Pilgrim began his career at HFC as a student. As an employee, he relates well to the challenges students face.

A first-generation college student, Ola Oshaish will become a first-generation nurse when she graduates from HFC in May.

More than 500 HFC students who work at Amazon have benefitted from a partnership that offers employees up to $5,200 per year to study at the College.

Ricardo Gomez’s determination to become a nurse has proven it’s never too late to pursue your goals.

Competing in the Autonomous Racing League Drone Challenge was life-changing for pre-engineering student Elijah Elens-Eigbokhan.

First-generation college student Christopher Serrano is pursuing a career in mechanical engineering.

HFC alumna and Marine Corps veteran Clara Fritz holds two HFC degrees and plans to earn a public health bachelor's degree to help younger generations develop healthy emotional lives.

Enrolling at HFC turned aspiring nurse Olivia Ghurab's life around. She found she enjoys academics and learning.

At HFC, Luciana Decina fell in love with ceramics. Her GPA skyrocketed, she felt healthier, and she now feels prepared to transfer to EMU.

After all her achievements at HFC, Charvae Jackson sets an example for other first-generation students.

FTA president Adrianne Hernandez’s experiences at HFC have shaped the educator she hopes to be.

HFC web content and design manager Amanda Chahine is excited to return to her alma mater, where she learned that her potential was boundless.

Having spent part of his youth in the foster care system, HFC alumnus Kenneth Lee Isaacson is living his dream as a paramedic for the DFD. He has earned prominent accolades for his work.

Olivia Draus chose HFC for all the right reasons, learned valuable skills, and achieved her goal of transferring to CCS.