Alumni

May 09
Headshot of Anthony Lai.

HFC’s Anthony Lai premieres original music with Dearborn Symphony

The Dearborn Symphony will play Anthony Lai's original musical number, “In Other News,” at its final concert of the season on May 9.
May 07
Anthony Lai directing a group of musicians.

“Whales, Raptors, and Ray” concert

The HFC Metropolotan Symphony Band will perform the “Whales, Raptors, and Ray” on May 7. This public event is free.
Headshot of Saidah Obad.

Get to Know HFC: Saidah Obad is one of 7 siblings who attended HFC

Saidah Obad is a first-generation student who attended HFC. She now works as an academic advisor at the College.
Basketball on Wooden Court Floor Close Up with Blurred Players

Sign up today: President Kavalhuna leads employees vs. students basketball game

Sign up today to join the fun as President Kavalhuna leads an employee team to take on a student team in a friendly game of basketball April 15.
Headshot of Sameer Shah.

HFC alumnus Sameer Shah empowers MSU transfer students

Alumnus Sameer Shah, an entrepreneur and student, works to make transferring to MSU seamless and successful for fellow transfer students.
A headshot of Sydney Lane against a brick wall.

Sydney Lane wins VASTA Acting Award from the Kennedy Center

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.
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Cheer on the Hawks basketball team at our on-campus watch parties

You are invited to watch the Hawks play in the NJCCA DII Men's Basketball Championship at two on-campus watch parties March 17.
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HFC welcomes Cortez Jackson: Hawks alumnus returns to alma mater

Jackson has pivoted from the basketball court to the bursar's office, helping students pay for classes and resolve debt issues.
Mickey Mouse in a chef uniform.

Disney is coming to campus! Culinary College program info session

Disney Chef Recruiter Pauli Milotte will interview HFC Culinary Arts students who have submitted an application at a March 26 information session.
Brianne Boyd has short blonde hair and wearing a black shirt.

HFC alumna becomes director of the Belleville Community Chorus

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.
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Alumnus Mohamed Talool among a select group of transfer scholars at UDM

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.
Dr. Cassandra Fluker in her graduation gown and hat.

Cassandra Fluker earns doctorate in community college leadership

Earning her doctorate has been a career goal for Dr. Cassandra Fluker. She has now achieved this career milestone.
Joshua Ragland is wearing graduation gown and posing with his daughter.

Joshua Ragland’s life-changing pivot to cybersecurity is paying off

Following his education at HFC, security analyst Ragland earned two promotions in one year. He's about to finish his third HFC degree.
Group photo of the Dead Stars Society inside the Hammond Planetarium.

“Dead Stars Society” publishes article in prestigious academic journal

Jesse Mason and his students published an article in “The Astrophysical Journal” with another on the way for later this year.
Shannon Wronski is wearing a blue hajib and black business jacket with a grey backdrop.

HFC alumna earns UM-Dearborn Dean’s Medallion and starts teaching career

HFC alumna Shannon Wronski, a UM-Dearborn Dean's Medallion recipient, is excited to start her career inspiring students to learn math.
Almunthir Elhady, HFC alumnus to serve as student speaker at UM-Dearborn commencement ceremonies.

Alumnus is a featured speaker at UM-Dearborn Commencement

HFC alumnus Almunthir Elhady has been chosen as the Student Speaker at the UM-Dearborn Commencement Ceremonies.
Andrea Herrera standing in front of a mountainous scene.

HFC welcomes Andrea Herrera, who brings overseas experience to her new role

Andrea Herrera's knowledge of four languages makes her invaluable as HFC's new Bilingual K-12 Admissions Recruiter.
Photo of Carolyn Frey.

Carolyn Frey finds fulfillment in second career as a nurse

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

Alumnus Joe Stevens donates $30,000 for leadership development

Stevens designates funds to support the Joe Stevens Leadership Development Fellowship Program, assisting Detroit Promise students with life skills and career preparation.
 L-R: HFC ASSET Program Coordinator and Instructor Kristopher Young and Ford Motor Co. National ASSET Coordinator Brendan Coursey.

First in the nation: HFC ASSET instructor achieves 10-year Senior Master status

HFC's Kris Young recognized as the first ASSET instructor in the nation to achieve 10 years of being a Service Engineering Operations Senior Master.
A graduate in blue cap and gown holding his diploma and hugging his mom.

Students: Join our First-Generation College Celebration

HFC celebrates first-generation college students. President Kavalhuna and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib will host a discussion with students during First Generation College Celebration day.
Picture left is Carmen Hayes, who has short hair, and wearing a white tank top and hot pink tutu. To the right of her picture is the illustration of her character, Princess Nellie.

Alumna Carmen Hayes will read her children’s books at HFC

HFC alumna Carmen Hayes will read three of her five children's books at HFC on Nov. 7. The public is invited
Lynn Borczon dresses for a Halloween celebration

HFC employee and alumna Lynn Borczon retires after nearly 40 years

Lynn Borczon will retire from HFC at the end of October after 38 years. Please join us for a celebration in her honor Oct. 23.
Susan McGraw(left) is wearing a floral dress and posing next to Tyrone Bean(right) who is wearing HFC graduation cap and gown, holding his diploma.

Alumnus launches his own clothing brand and production company

HFC alumnus and entrepreneur Tyrone Bean has founded a clothing brand and film production company. His slogan is "Rise Above All Obstacles."