Student Success

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The Mirror News wins 18 MCCPA awards at statewide Student Newspaper Contest

HFC's student newspaper wins 18 awards at the state-wide MCCCP Annual Student Newspaper Contest for 2022.
 Mak Manciel, HFC basketball player named All-American

Manciel is the third Hawks basketball player named All-American in three years

Mak Manciel is the latest All-American in HFC's basketball program, which has had great seasons in recent years.
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Mohammad Turaani is a national Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship semifinalist

“Absolute joy running through my brain” was Turaani's reaction to the awesome surprise of being named a national semifinalist.
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Get to Know HFC: Dr. Deborah Zopf helps students overcome fear of math

Using applied techniques and caring teaching, Math instructor Dr. Deborah Zopf helps students learn to love math (or, at least like it well enough to be successful!).
HFC alumna Micah Walker

Alumna Micah Walker is realizing her big journalism goals

Her experience at The Mirror News helped Micah Walker decide that journalism was the right career. She plans to become the editor of a major newspaper in the next decade.
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HFC’s student-run newspaper rakes in annual awards at MCCPA Better Newspaper Contest

Winning third place in the online newspaper category was only one of several awards for HFC's student-run newspaper.
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From three-time college dropout to HFC Honors student

After many deep struggles, Ashley Trent fell in love with school after meeting and learning from the faculty at HFC.
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Alumnus Anthony Triplett is “performing some of the best music ever written”

HFC alumnus Anthony Triplett lives his dream of making a living playing music and passing on that love to the next generation of musicians.
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BMQFG helped Vanessa Newton realize her passion for nursing

HFC's BMQFG opened up many doors for nursing student Vanessa Newton, who is also enrolled in the Henry Ford II Honors program.
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Mother and son are enrolled at HFC as the “first step on the ladder”

HFC student Mirvat Hakim helped her son Mohamad sign up for dual enrollment. Then she enrolled herself.
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Alumna Sulian Larmond officially becomes an American citizen

HFC International Admissions Associate becomes an American citizen after nearly 10 years in the USA.
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Teaching is HFC student’s calling

HFC student Chelsie Gore changes careers to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher.
HFC biology professor Dr. Gregory Karapetian

Greg’s Anatomy: biology instructor creates 105 anatomy videos for students

To help students succeed in anatomy classes, Gregory Karapetian created 105 free, customized anatomy videos for students.
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HFC gave Isis Hang confidence to pursue civil engineering

After long hours of work, Isis Hang chose her own path, getting a second chance at academics at HFC.
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Award-winning nursing alumna featured in Ascension commercial

Donetta Hartley is honored to be part of a public health campaign to encourage patients to take care of their holistic health.
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Amal Harhara balances family, school to become a teacher

HFC faculty gave Harhara the confidence and skills she needed to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher.
Emerging Detroit artist/former HFC student Jonathan Harris

HFC alumnus enters national conversation as painting goes viral

Jonathan Harris’ painting, “Critical Race Theory,” is a flashpoint for national dialog about how history is perceived and taught.
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Overcoming health challenges, HFC student helps formerly incarcerated women

There is always hope when you have people supporting you to succeed, says Ava Renee Willis. Her non-profit provides support for formerly incarcerated women.
A headshot of Kierra Scott.

HawkPride: Alumna plans to attend law school after earning her MBA

HFC was Keirra Scott's third try at higher education. This time, she found the right path. Now, she's out to make a difference in others' lives.
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Fall 2021 Honors Symposium on campus Dec. 10

Henry Ford II Honors Program students present their research on Dec. 10. The public is invited.
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HFEC representatives accept National Blue Ribbon Award in Washington, D.C.

HFEC is the only high school in Michigan to win a National Blue Ribbon School Award this year. A team of HFEC representatives traveled to Washington, D.C. for the awards ceremony.
Finnley Culhane

Aspiring lawyer begins her education at HFC – just like her mother

Finnley Culhane says enrolling at HFC "seemed like destiny." Her mother, Teena, is an alumna and an instructor.
Amir El-Aswad

HFC alumnus joins 180-year-old law firm in Detroit

HFC gave Amir El-Aswad the foundation he needed for law school and his dream career as a litigator.
A headshot of Keven Metushi.

From college dropout to honors student, aspiring pharmacist finds his way at HFC

After a rocky start in academics, Keven Metushi gave himself a second chance, enrolled at HFC, and is heavily involved on campus.