Student Success

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.

Career Mastered Magazine selected Linda Hannah to its annual watch list for empowering women.

Register by Oct. 27 for HFC's First-Generation College Celebration on Nov. 7. Presenters include Interim President Lori Gonko, Senator Darrin Camilleri, and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud.

During her time at HFC, Buchi-Nkem Elizabeth Ezeoke has been involved with the Honors Program, the Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group, The Mirror News, UROP, and MICUP.

Mike Reynolds credits working at WHFR for his success in the broadcasting field.

Katia Nasser wants to help people improve their lives through clear vision. Her experiences at HFC taught her to become a “resilient critical thinker” who is prepared for anything.

A prolific painter, Cherri has won numerous awards, and both finds and generates inspiration through her creative work. “A Story to Tell: Children in War” is her latest collection.

Alicia Jackson founded DIME Above the Line to help small businesses thrive. She also aspires to become the mayor of Westland.

HFC alumnus Ray Vipond recently performed his solo, "Theme and Variations for Trumpet in B-flat minor," with the Metropolitan Symphony Band.

HFC's Star Biology Student Hussein Sobh, a veteran of the Marine Corps, aspires to become a physician.

Franklin Ware uses the skills he learned at HFC to elevate his writing so he can one day author a “generation-defining novel.”

The Future for Frontliners scholarship allowed Shardai Duckett to take another chance on a college degree. This time, she soared.

The Henry Ford Early College was a launchpad for Gregorio Martinez III’s career, accelerating his college path and giving him valuable, hands-on connections leading to his current role.

Like many HFC students, Schroeder wasn't really sure about a major and a career. Her professional passion quickly became clear.

Khalima Smith has set her sights on earning an advanced degree, setting up a culinary boot camp, and starting a catering business.

HFC alumna Chaymaa Nehme, a UM-Dearborn Dean’s Medallion recipient, is pursuing a career in public health so she can help people feel seen, supported, and capable.

Valencia Purry, who earned many degrees and certificates from HFC and a bachelor's degree from SHU, recently earned her MBA at Wayne State.

Instructor Ali Hariri's daughters, Rana and Nour, both HFC alumnae, graduated from different universities on the same day.

Cortney Rinehart will attend U-M this fall, thanks to the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. She is the eighth HFC student to win this competitive award.

Alumnus Jesse Mattox returned to HFC for a 2024 production. Mattox, who dropped out of high school, can now boast three college degrees, research, and numerous theatre credits — and he's heading toward more.

Berry's drive to become a physician and humanitarian comes from varied sources, including those he found during his time at HFEC/HFC.

HFC Student Council Chair Mariyah Saleh has found her path through dual enrollment, focusing on academic and community engagement.

Aya Soweidan is the latest in a family of successful HFC students, including her mother and brother. She aspires to become an attorney.