Student Success

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.

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.