Student Success

HFEC introduced Abdulaziz Alkhalisi to a richly diverse student body, which brought him out of his shell and helped him thrive.

After nearly 30 years, Jim Piché earned 3 associate degrees and a certificate from HFC. The Army veteran, teacher, and theatre major has learned a lot from life and school.

Albara Muthala will study aerospace engineering program at U-M. First, though, he'll attempt the Seven Summits in Washington state, a feat of mountaineering that would be the pinnacle of his young life.

As the Student Council chair for the Fall 2025 semester, Richard Cremeans wants to bridge the gap between the student body and extracurricular programs.

HFC provided Alaina Schnell with the fresh start she needed. She won the Barrett Contest twice and is the new editor-in-chief of “The Mirror News.”

Nursing student did not let childhood illness stop her from growing into an honors student, leader, and community advocate on her way to a rewarding career.

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.

Saidah Obad is a first-generation student who attended HFC. She now works as an academic advisor at the College.

Header Algaraawi designed an app for college students to manage their stress. This summer, he'll be a U.S. Youth Ambassador to Belize.

HFC prepared Courtnee Pruitt by pushing her limits through a combination of theatre and technology so she could grow and pursue big dreams.

Alumnus Sameer Shah, an entrepreneur and student, works to make transferring to MSU seamless and successful for fellow transfer students.

Henry Ford College was the only 2-year program to have an alumna make it to the acting finals, and the only school to win the VASTA Award.

Jackson has pivoted from the basketball court to the bursar's office, helping students pay for classes and resolve debt issues.

HFC alumna Brianne Boyd achieves her dream. She has expansive plans as the Chorus' new director, including a children's chorus. The first concert is in May.

Mohamed Talool is among a high-performing group of students who won the Phi Theta Kappa and Jesuit Founders Scholarship, which grants full tuition, to attend UDM.

Karlos Moore and Sean Taylor won first place at the 2025 LAND Conference.

HFCA student Katya Salame makes HFC history by joining the Hawks volleyball team. It's been part of her transformative experience as an HFCA student.

Following his education at HFC, security analyst Ragland earned two promotions in one year. He's about to finish his third HFC degree.

Jesse Mason and his students published an article in “The Astrophysical Journal” with another on the way for later this year.

HFC alumna Shannon Wronski, a UM-Dearborn Dean's Medallion recipient, is excited to start her career inspiring students to learn math.

HFC alumnus Almunthir Elhady has been chosen as the Student Speaker at the UM-Dearborn Commencement Ceremonies.

When Carolyn Frey decided to change careers and become a nurse, HFC provided the education she needed.

Aspiring teacher Diamond Arnold is a ballet dancer, mom, and FTA president who is investing in her own education so she can help others expand theirs.

HFC alumna Carmen Hayes will read three of her five children's books at HFC on Nov. 7. The public is invited