Student Success

Ayah Kareem Naimi found HFC transformationally personally and academically. An Honors student, award-winning writer, PTK president, and social justice leader, she is moving on toward a career in law.

HFC alumna and first-grade teacher Sarah Kdouh wins Alberta Muirhead Teacher of the Year Award.

Buchi-Nkem Elizabeth Ezeoke expanded her horizons and her dreams at HFC. She is headed toward graduate degrees and extensive community service as an engineer.

HFC's Star Biology Student Brittany Aguirre is a paramedic who switched careers and aspires to become a nurse.

Soubra, who will earn two degrees and a certificate before she leaves HFC, has big dreams. She says it's very rewarding to see the outcomes you've worked hard to achieve.

Honors student wins 6 awards from MCCPA, plans to transfer to U-M, and wants to teach at a community college as HFC had quite the impact on her.

Ghaith Balbeisi has been able to combine his work on several businesses and being a full-time student, including authoring a scholarly research paper on Loneliness as a Macroeconomic Variable.

HFC Outstanding Biology Student Abir Sayed is passionate about biology and wants to pursue a career as a physician assistant.

One of HFC’s multi-disciplinary student leaders, Alex Gray is passionate about writing, art, theatre, and animals, and looks to combine all those passions into a fulfilling career.

Jasmine Hardy is the third student and the first woman from HFC to be selected to Cisco's Dream Team.

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.