Student Success

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HFC alumnus and dining services professional runs for Dearborn City Council

HFC alumnus Kamel Elkadri's deep love for Dearborn inspires him to run for Dearborn City Council.
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Journalist and HFC award recipient runs for Mayor of Dearborn

HFC alumnus Gary Woronchak talks about his love of Dearborn, his history as a journalist, and his reasons for a varied political career.
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Softball player named 2021 NJCAA Division II Third Team All-American

MCCAA Softball Player of the Year Moya Jones has been named an All-American, and is even prouder of her team's accomplishments.
A headshot of William Bronner from the past and present.

Mental discipline, work ethic, and tennis: a great foundation for an engineering career

William Bronner found his start to a successful engineering career and fulfilling life through HFC.
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HFC nursing student’s quick actions helped protect a patient having a seizure

Applying what she learned only two weeks earlier helped HFC nursing student and classmates protect a patient.
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HFC student Kalette Willis is the first African-American woman to run for Dearborn mayor

Inspired by Jennifer Granholm, Army veteran and HFC student Willis is running for mayor because, as she says, "I still have faith in humanity, and we can create a better reality."
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HawkPride: Wrestler of the Year heads to Gannon University

HFC student to attend Gannon University this fall on a scholarship.
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HFC alumnus named Madonna University Student of the Year

After overcoming significant personal issues, HFC alumnus David Schaefer was recently named Madonna University Student of the Year.
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HFC's Carrington McCaskill named Men’s Basketball All-American

Basketball player Carrington McCaskill named to 2020-21 NJCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Second Team All-American.
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HawkPride: HFC alumna appointed to first-ever Wayne County Women’s Commission

HFC alumna and former teacher Maali Luqman was appointed to the Women's Commission to make impactful changes outside the classroom.
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Photographer Lance Rosol found HFC a great launching point

HFC alumnus Lance Rosol has made his reputation in the Dearborn and Detroit communities as a photographer.
Marilyn Torres, HFC associate degree graduate.

Family tragedies and job loss did not stop Marilyn Torres

New business administration graduate Marilyn Torres kept her dream on track when it was almost derailed by life circumstances.
HFC alumna Dietta J. McKinney

Governor Whitmer appoints HFC alumna to Board of Professional Engineers

HFC alumna Dietta J. McKinney chose to study at HFC due to the diverse environment and great programs.
Dunamis Archer and his father, Andre.

Grit and determination: HFC alumnus beats long odds

Detroit Promise alumnus Dunamis Archer has been beating the odds since the day he was born, and has been heavily engaged in community activities.
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Get to know HFC: Rick Hatala and Hannah Hatala

Rick Hatala and his daughter Hannah both work in HFC's Information Technology Services department.
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HFC alumnus and WHFR DJ to receive Lifetime Achievement Award in June

Andre Archer will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Gospel Choice Music Awards.
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An agent of change: visually impaired alumnus runs for Dearborn City Council

HFC alumnus won't let visual impairment stand in the way of his goals, one of which is running for Dearborn City Council.
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“Wherever you want to go, start at HFC and you will get there,” says first-gen student Justin Villanueva

Villanueva studied at HFC to give himself a chance at the career he loves -- helping others succeed in college.
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HFC alumnus Brooks donates 13,500 face masks to HFC students

HFC alumnus Byron Brooks gives back to the College by donating thousands of face masks to students.
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HFC welcomes Campus Safety Associate Rick Wyka

Former Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Rick Wyka joins the HFC Campus Safety team.
Darlena Buford

Her time to shine: first-generation college grad aspires to become a CFO

HFC was a place for student Darlena Buford to spread her wings, making her "impossible dream" reachable.
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HFC alumnus Colter honored by the International Society of Arboriculture

Brian Colter, urban forester for Grosse Pointe Park, is honored for his work in arboriculture and urban forestry.
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Dual-enrolled alumnus is on his way to med school after starting at HFC

HFC provided a "mature and rigorous academic setting at a young age" for Jacob Agemy to succeed.
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HFC alumna and former VP Dr. Lisa Jones becomes president of Colorado Northwestern

Henry Ford College alumna and former HFC Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Lisa Jones to become the first African-American president of Colorado Northwestern Community College.