Student Success

Portrait of Hawk basketball players Chansey Willis, Jr. and Damarion Bonds.

Two Hawks sign with D1 schools for the 2024-25 season

Hawks Chansey Willis, Jr. and Damarion Bonds will be Mid-American Conference rivals for the 2024-25 season, signing with Western Michigan and Central Michigan.
Photo of Emmanuel Orozco Castellanos

HawkPride: HFC alumnus named 2024 Rhodes Scholar

Emmanuel Orozco Castellanos is the first HFC alumnus to win the internationally prestigious scholarship.
Katie, Will, and Angela smiling at the camera.

Angela Armstrong, who graduated summa cum laude from HFC, inspired her two children to enroll at HFC

Thanks to Michigan Reconnect, Angela Armstrong applied to HFC. She graduated this year, earning a degree in social work and counseling.
Kourtney Collins takes a selfie with Theatre director, John Sefel in the Adray Auditorium.

Kourtney Collins sees Theatre as a crash course in dedication and teamwork

As a student, actor, director, and club president, Kourtney Collins has earned the respect of the HFC Theatre program faculty and staff.
Zena Sattar Aljilehawi (left) and Rashida Tlaib (right).

HFC student selected to statewide Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently selected HFC student Zena Sattar Aljilehawi to serve on a statewide committee to improve voter engagement.
Portrait of Tia Atoui.

Tia Atoui named Outstanding Biology Student

Aspiring doctor and Outstanding Biology Student called her experience at HFC “phenomenal.”
Portrait of Henry Ford College alumnus Jim Nemeth.

Alumnus and veteran appointed CEO of Oakleaf Surgical Hospital

Jim Nemeth says his clinical skills may have been born in the Army, but his leadership skills were born at HFC.
Sabit Islam wearing a green suit with yellow tie stands in front of a green and white background.

HFC student creates an app to translate sign language into words

Sabit Islam is working on SignScribe, which will translate sign language into spoken words.
Charles Brooks smiling and wearing glasses, is holding a framed certificate in front of an HFC backdrop.

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.
Photo of HFC alumna and artist Paige Deon.

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.
Daisha Griffin in commencement robe and cap with diploma, smiling.

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.
Mak Manciel in his HFC uniform.

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.
Alyssa Oudeh smiling with a dark blue background.

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.
Michael George with glasses and  beard, shrubbery in the background.

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.
A headshot of Khodr Farhat.

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.
June Williams standing in front of a backdrop image of red roses.

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.
HFC nursing alumna Elizabeth Ashley receiving the Daisy Award.

Nursing alumna wins DAISY Award for exemplary service

HFC alumna and DAISY Award winner takes pride in serving her community through high-quality nursing.
A headshot of Israel Perez.

Michigan Reconnect gave Israel Perez a path to dream career

Israel Perez owed himself an education. Michigan Reconnect funded his web development degree at HFC.
Chef Greg Beard in front of a sign for the Boogaloo Wonderland sandwich.

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.
A headshot of Jada Oliver.

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.
Softball team photo of Jessica Laird.

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.
Softball team photo of Karlee Plensdorf.

Karlee Plensdorf finishes her softball career strong at HFC

Karlee Plensdorf flourished as a student-athlete at HFC, and developed a new career dream.
Headshot of  Jerry “Trey” Harpole III

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.
Headshot of Hannah Trethewey

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.