Student Success

HFC alumna Safa Hijazi and faculty Ruth Ann Schmitt.

HFC alumna Safa Hijazi wins U-M’s Keith Taylor Excellence in Poetry Award

HFC alumna enters her first poetry competition and wins for her collection of poetry called “Let Us Get Lost in the Valleys.”
Image of Malak Cherri's painting "Education" (Arabic man teaches son how to read)

Art student Malak Cherri wins Best of Show in national Greatest Student Exhibition

Malak Cherri's painting called "Education" wins Best of Show in Greatest Student Exhibition.
Alayna Kondraciuk, Bryant Bagnall, Jay Elias, and President Russ Kavalhuna.

HFC, first community college in national metal-pouring competition, beats university competitors

HFC scores high at Student Cupola Contest in Alabama. HFC was the first community college ever to participate in this competition.
A picture of Jerry “Trey” Harpole III and Misty Russell.

Two nursing students represent HFC at NSNA; one wins national office

HFC nursing students Trey Harpole and Misty Russell represented the College at the 71st annual NSNA Conference. Harpole was elected to national office.
Entrepreneur Kassem Elkhechen opened his own shoe store called Ke Soles.

HFEC student and entrepreneur, 15, opens Ke Soles at Fairlane

The owner of a successful pre-owned sneaker store in Fairlane is young entrepreneur and HFEC student.
D'Quarion Cole (L) and D'Juan Seal headshots

Two HFC basketball players named NJCAA All-Americans

Two HFC men's basketball players take home NJCAA All-America honors. The basketball program has had five All-Americans in four years.
Headshot of Gabriel McDonald.

Gabriel McDonald is a fierce advocate for manufacturing and trades

An HR specialist for BASF Wyandotte, HFC alumnus Gabriel McDonald says HFC has provided a reliable talent pipeline to better lives.
team photo of the HFC men's bball team

HFC Men’s Basketball team has record-breaking season

The 2022-23 HFC Men's Basketball team had a superb season, both on the court and in the classroom.
Lillian Grantham holds up an issue of Mirror News

Mirror News wins 9 awards at MPA Better Newspaper Contest

Michigan Press Association awards HFC's student-run newspaper 9 awards across multiple categories.
Photo of Hadi Soweidan and faculty advisors.

Early College student from HFC family brings back Mathematics Club

HFC Mathematics Club is led by HFEC student whose mother and sister attend(ed) HFC. He strives to transform people's perception of mathematics.
A headshot of Matt Burns.

Matthew Burns on the path to a high-performance vehicle career

HFC student says education at the College is valuable, affordable, and has prepared him for his career.
Grant MacKenzie and Jager Kwiatkowski

Hawks’ Jager Kwiatkowski named MCCAA Wrestler of the Year and NJCAA All-American

Jager Kwiatkowski has had a great wrestling career at HFC, including this year's honor of MCCAA Wrestler of the Year.
Safa Alamiri portrait with multi-colored lighting.

Dual enrollment student finds her voice at HFC

Acting class not only inspired Safa Alamiri to play the lead in a theatre production, but also to run for class president and speak to legislators.
Portrait of John Toon.

HawkPride: From architecture to acting -- on a national level

HFC Theatre alumnus John Toon has guest-starred on "The Equalizer," "American Horror Story," and "FBI." He loves the acting life.
Hawks Basketball team photo.

Making the grade: Hawks soar academically

HFC's Athletic teams achieve their highest cumulative GPA since before the pandemic.
An image of Zena Aljilehawi.

Aspiring doctor says Honors experience is “priceless”

Zena Aljilehawi has worked to make transferring to universities easy for fellow students. She plans to transfer to the University of Michigan-Dearborn next year.
Jay Elias sitting on the ground with metal sculptures.

HFC helped Jay Elias turn his life around

After serving in the Marines, Jay Elias struggled. Today, he's an honors student at HFC with a 4.0 GPA. He plans to transfer to Wayne State and continue his healing work in art therapy.
A headshot of Cheyenne Stephens.

Veteran Cheyenne Stephens finds her passion in business, education, and theatre

Attendinng HFC has opened many doors for Cheyenne Stephens, who plans to pursue multiple degrees and become a high school principal.
Group shot of various HFC leaders and Ed Stokes

32-year Army veteran Ed Stokes will graduate from HFC in December

Although there were times he wanted to quit, Ed Stokes never did. He will earn his associate degree in December.
Photo of a female student putting the finishing touches on her artwork.

Potters Market features 10 artists from HFC

At the 45th annual Potters Market Dec. 1-4, 10 talented potters with HFC ties will display their artwork.
A headshot of Alayna Kondraciuk.

Honors student Alayna Kondraciuk embraces opportunity as a personal ethic

Alayna Kondraciuk’s secret to success is never passing up opportunities to expand and exercise new skills and knowledge, in school and in life.
Portraits of Shareefa Albanna, Saif Alsenad, and Dr. Tareq Ramadan.

Three from HFC named to Arab American Foundation 40 Under 40

The Arab America Foundation names HFC's Dr. Tareq Ramadan and HFC alumni Shareefa Albanna and Saif Alsenad to its 40 Under 40 list.
A picture of Inam Mustafa.

Inam Mustafa’s Honors experience: demystifying bioweapons and pursuing social justice

Inam Mustafa didn't plan to attend HFC, but her diverse experiences have broadened her goals and changed her life path.
Image of book cover, "Waiting for You"

HFC alumna Sara Alduais publishes first children’s book

A bedtime story she spun for her little brother inspired HFC alumna's first children's book.