Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group

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Bowers Focus Group hosts 5th “Walking in Excellence” Conference

Dean Adrianne Washington of CCDC will talk about changing honors education at the Oct. 17 conference.
Buchi-Nkem Elizabeth Ezeoke with the Board of Trustees, 2025

Buchi-Nkem Elizabeth Ezeoke is an advocate, writer, engineer, and creator

During her time at HFC, Buchi-Nkem Elizabeth Ezeoke has been involved with the Honors Program, the Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group, The Mirror News, UROP, and MICUP.
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Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group meetings Fall 2025

Everyone is invited to meetings of the Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group, a student support and learning organization at HFC.
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Entrepreneur wins $7,000 through optiMize to support non-profit work

Alicia Jackson founded DIME Above the Line to help small businesses thrive. She also aspires to become the mayor of Westland.
Shardai Duckett posing in front of the EMU sign.

From Hawk to Eagle: Music alumna spreads her wings

The Future for Frontliners scholarship allowed Shardai Duckett to take another chance on a college degree. This time, she soared.
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“Heart and soul” from professors paved a path for journalist Ashley Davis

Extraordinary support at HFC helped advance first-gen student Ashley Davis’ prodigious journalistic and leadership talents. She's now on her way to U-M Ann Arbor to pursue a bachelor's degree.
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Sixth Annual Retention, Success, and Best Practices Conference

U-M professor Dr. Jason R. Young will give the keynote address at the 6th Annual Retention, Success, and Best Practices Conference, hosted by the HFC Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group.
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Black History Month celebrations with Focus Group and Student Activities

The College is proud to celebrate Black History Month. The Henry J. Bowers Focus Group, and HFC Student Activities, host events throughout the month. Everyone is invited.
HFC students holding up the protest posters they made.

Join us for “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Rally Political Poster-Making Workshop”

The week of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we will hold a learning session, luncheon, and Peace Rally poster-making workshop.
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Focus Group hosts 4th Annual Excellence of the Black Woman Conference Nov. 15

Excellence of the Black Woman Conference inspires and challenges participants to reimagine how conferences can bring value to their lives.
Portrait of Vanessa Newton, HFC nursing student.

Vanessa Newton’s childbirth experience led her to choose nursing

Vanessa Newton’s experiences at HFC helped her develop skills across the spectrum of what it means to be a nurse.
All the way to the right in blue is Christina Bailey, with high school students.

A Day in the Life of a Hawk is a fun introduction to HFC academics

HFC welcomed students from several high schools for a fun, immersive academic experience showing what it’s like to be an HFC Hawk.
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5th annual Black Male Retention, Success, and Best Practices Conference April 19

“Children of the Diaspora Educate through the Word: Refinement, Knowledge, and the Art of Hip Hop" is the theme of the April 19 Black Male Retention, Success, and Best Practices Conference. Dr. Akil Houston is the keynote speaker.
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HFC names Chardin Claybourne Director of the Henry Ford II Honors Program

As the Henry Ford II Honors Program Director, Chardin Claybourne's goal is to make it the premier community college honors program in Michigan.
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Celebrate Black History Month!

Culture, drumming, talent, cooking demos, HISTORY, and more will be shared and showcased during this month's events. Please join us!
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Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meetings for the Winter 2024 semester

Everyone is invited as the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meets weekly during the Winter 2024 semester.
HFC students at MLK Peace Rally with signs and flags.

Join HFC and UM-Dearborn for 3rd annual MLK Peace Rally

HFC Sociology instructor Dr. Kalvin DaRonne Harvell will speak at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Rally on January 18.
Keynote speaker Lisa D. Givan.

Excellence of the Black Woman Conference 2023

Join us for this free conference celebrating the excellence of Black women on Oct. 20. Lisa D. Givan is the keynote speaker. All are welcome (men, women, children).
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Community Read every Wednesday this fall; all are welcome!

Join the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group for open discussions about the modern implications and legacy of this famous historic work. Didn't read it? Come anyway!
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Black Male & QUEENS Focus Group meetings for the Fall 2023 semester

Everyone is invited as the BMQFG begins its weekly meetings for the Fall 2023 semester, starting Wednesday, Sept. 6, at noon.
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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.
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.
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Trey Counts aspires to work with NBA athletes

A model Hawk: HFC has taught Trey Williams how to manage his time and studies, and has inspired his off-court NBA dream.
Kalvin Harvell and Adam Harris

“Face Everything And Rise” headlines keynote at Black Male Retention and Success Conference

Author Adam Harris delivered an inspirational keynote speech with many memorable moments at the 2023 Black Male Retention, Success, and Best Practices Conference.