Student Success

Nora Gimpel

HFC honors alumna creates a career in science, politics

Honors program alumna Nora Gimpel finds joy in a career in science.
Batool and Zeinab Saad

Saad sisters attended HFC, Wayne State, and law school together

Batool and Zeinab Saad are two of six siblings who all enjoy successful careers... and all six graduated from HFC.
photo of Jack Hart and Tori Hart

A father-daughter tech tradition takes root at HFC

Tori and Jack Hart followed similar paths in education and their career options.
Ali Hammoud headshot

An advocate waiting to happen

HFC alumnus Ali Hammoud, who became a lawyer after receiving advice from Congressman John Dingell, has been appointed magistrate of the 19th District Court in Dearborn.
Judge Hunt and illustration of 19th District Court building

Judge Hunt creates a court just for veterans

As a former Marine himself, Judge L. Eugene Hunt of the 19th District Court in Dearborn has always had a soft spot for veterans. When Hunt was an attorney and saw a veteran in the courthouse, he would always approach him or her, offering pro bono legal assistance if needed.
Photo: Breanna Allen, center, receives her certificate of completion for the University of California-Irvine Autonomous Engineering Academy.

Women in STEM: Breanna Allen's engineering dream

When Breanna Allen joined the Engineering Club at HFC, she was the only woman in the room. “When I showed up for my first meeting, people didn’t understand why I was there,” recalled Allen. “They seemed to think I was lost or looking for someone."
Headshot of Bashair Pasha

HFC honors program gave Bashair Pasha a great start

Alumna Bashair Pasha is featured in HFC's CareerFocus magazine.
Four images of Byron Brooks on TV

Regional media share the story: HFC alumnus Byron Brooks

If anyone has proven that you can overcome overwhelming odds and not only survive but thrive, it’s Byron Brooks.
Headshot of Adel Makki

HFC alumnus who “paid it forward” earns Excellence and Great Achievement Award

Pharmacist Adel Makki receives award from Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities.
Bashair Pasha standing outdoors, wearing head scarf

Professor-to-be took charge of her own path at HFC

Bashair Pasha committed herself to forging her own future through active involvement at HFC.
Photo of Karen Miller holding award

HFC alumna earns DAISY Award, a nursing "Oscar"

HFC alumna Karen Miller wins the DAISY Award for Extrarordinary Nurses
Side-by-side photos of MacDonald from 1994 and 2018

Making the Pitch: HFC alumnus Scott MacDonald's baseball life

MacDonald is VP of marketing for the USPBL.
Dan Cameron

Henry Ford College Alumnus to Play Professional Baseball in Australia

Daniel Cameron, a 2015 Henry Ford College (HFC) alumnus, played catcher on the College’s baseball team for two years. He will continue his baseball career in Australia.
Portrait of Ron Zupko

Gov. Snyder Reappoints Henry Ford College Alumnus to the Michigan Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons

In late June, Gov. Rick Snyder reappointed 1979 Henry Ford College alumnus Ronald L. Zupko to the Michigan Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons.
Nick Prush

Henry Ford College Alumnus Wins Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award from Monroe County Community College

Henry Ford College (HFC) alumnus Nick Prush was recently presented with the Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award at Monroe County Community College (MCCC), where he’s the director of the Respiratory Therapist (RT) Program.
From left to right: Brenda McCall, Beverly Etchen and Carl Matsey II stand in graduation gowns and caps holding diplomas

Four Students Become the First to Earn Bachelor’s Degrees from Henry Ford College

It was a historic first over the weekend at Henry Ford College (HFC) as four students became the first students to earn a bachelor’s degree at the 2017 Commencement Ceremony.
Mona Markabani in uniform

Henry Ford College Alumna Receives Distinguished Alumni Award at Commencement Ceremony on May 6

Established in 1978, the 2017 Henry Ford College (HFC) Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented to Mona Markabani, a 2014 HFC graduate, at HFC’s morning Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.

HFC Students are in the Top 10 Finals at this year’s Community College Innovation Challenge

Henry Ford College named in the Top 10 finals for this year’s Community College Innovation Challenge for the third consecutive year.
Henry Ford College Wrestler Austin Koehler Earns All-American Honors at National Championships

Wrestler Austin Koehler Earns All-American Honors

Austin Koehler, a member of the HFC Wrestling Club, earned All-American honors with an 8th place finish in the 125-pound weight class at National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) National Championships.