Student Success
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HawkStrong: HFC student and team are creating an app to translate sign language into words
Sabit Islam is working on an app called SignScribe, which will translate sign language into spoken words, opening the lines of communications between ASL users and those who use spoken words.
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HawkStrong: Charles Brooks named Star Biology Student
Charles Brooks won't let anything stand in his way. He didn't think he fit in, but he found his way at HFC, and has thrived despite many academic and personal challenges.
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HawkStrong: Paige Deon’s artwork displayed at Ann Arbor Art Fair for 2nd year
HFC alumna Paige Deon had a successful showing at Ann Arbor Art Fair, one of the nation's premier art fair events with artists from all over the world.
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HawkStrong: HFC alumna transfers to U-M, aspires to a career in cancer research
Daisha Griffin, who attended HFC on a Futures for Frontliners scholarship, will transfer to U-M this fall. She aspires to go to medical school and pursue a career in cancer research.
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Former HFC basketball star transfers to UDM and looks forward to the upcoming season
HFC helped shape Mak Manciel into the player he is today. He will apply those skills this fall at UDM.
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HawkStrong: Two scholarships support Alyssa Oudeh’s dream of becoming an auto mechanic
Having been interested in cars since she was a child, Alyssa Oudeh is enrolled in the auto mechanic program this fall at HFC.
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HawkStrong: alumnus Michael George is living the potter’s life
HFC alumnus Michael George retired from teaching art at the end of the 2022-23 academic year to concentrate on being a full-time artist.
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HawkStrong: Governor Whitmer appoints alumnus Khodr Farhat to Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services
HFC alumnus Khodr Farhat, who works in the health care field, has been a champion of the disabled community.
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Get to Know HFC: June Williams helps students feel understood and supported as they navigate college enrollment
HFC Student Support Professional June Williams, an alumna of the College, helps students find their true calling.
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HawkStrong: nursing alumna wins DAISY Award for exemplary service
HFC alumna and DAISY Award winner takes pride in serving her community through high-quality nursing.
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HawkStrong: Michigan Reconnect gave Israel Perez a path to web development career
He owed it to himself to get an education. Israel Perez took advantage of the Michigan Reconnect program to fund his web development degree at HFC.
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HFC alumnus Chef Greg Beard re-creates Detroit’s famous Boogaloo sandwich, with a twist
Bringing the flavor back: HFC alumnus recreates famous Boogaloo sandwich, a Detroit staple.
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HawkStrong: Jada Oliver makes MCCAA Second Team All-Eastern Conference
After an outstanding freshman year on the softball team, where she hit 8 homeruns, Jada Oliver is looking forward to even more next year.
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HawkStrong: Jessica Laird grew as an athlete and a leader
HFC helped softball player Jessica Laird regain her love of the sport and become a leader. She aspires to become a coach.
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HawkStrong: Karlee Plensdorf finishes her softball career strong at HFC
Karlee Plensdorf flourished as a student-athlete at HFC, and developed a new career dream.
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Rotary Club of Dearborn awards $73,700 in scholarships, including 2 HFC nursing students and 4 HFEC students
Dearborn Rotarians pay it forward to be donating to scholarships, which benefit many students at HFC.
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HFC welcomes Web Content and Design Manager Hannah Trethewey
Changing careers from communications to web development has allowed Tretheway to express an optimal combination of creativity and technical skills.
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HFC baseball team wins post-season awards and honors
Seven HFC baseball players earned awards and accolades in post-season honors.
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HawkStrong: First-gen student Mily Garcia named MCCAA Second Team All-Eastern Conference
Mily Garcia is a trailblazer as a first-generation American, a first-generation college student, and successful student-athlete.
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HFC softball team wins post-season awards and honors
Six HFC softball players earned awards and accolades in post-season honors.