Alumni

Hawk Success: Keirra Scott, from plumber to aspiring attorney

HFC provided alumna Keirra Scott with the support and guidance she needed to excel. Her goal is to become an attorney.

90-year-old Henry Ford Trade School alumnus reflects on the meaning of education

Jack Accurso owes his long career at Ford Motor Company to his experiences at Henry Ford Trade School.
Rotary cookook cover

HFC, Dearborn community contribute recipes for Rotary’s “Let’s Cook” cookbook

Proceeds of cookbook will benefit scholarships for area students, including those who attend HFC.
Image of digitized assets

Alumnus leads Saganworks team digitizing The Henry Ford’s collections

3D digitized models are becoming a common media type. Ben Mazza and Saganworks bring this technology to Dearborn's world-class Henry Ford museum.
Image of HFC AA logo

It’s a Great Day to be a HAWK! Join the Alumni Association

The Alumni Association is looking for HFC employees who are also alumni.
HFC veterans day graphic

HFC Honors America’s Veterans

HFC students, faculty, and staff have served in our nation's armed forces. We honor their sacrifices and service, and we support their life goals.

Canadian actress cast as Ms. Marvel, a character with an HFC connection

Iman Vellani has been cast as Ms. Marvel, whose comic book adventures are chronicled by HFC alumnus Saladin Ahmed.

Former MCCAA champion returns as Hawks’ golf coach

Two-time MCCAA champion golfer Jake Kieronski returns to his alma mater as golf coach.
headshot of Gozdzialski

HFC in the family: aspiring chef becomes a pharmacist while sister shines in culinary arts

Alumnus originally planned to go into culinary arts, but became a pharmacist instead.

HawkPride: HFC alumnus wins Blue Ribbon Award for UROP project

After winning the Blue Ribbon Award for his UROP project, Yazan Alheresh enrolled at UDM on a full-ride scholarship.

HawkPride: Ford F-150 designer talks blood, sweat, and tears

Since 2011, HFC alumnus Rob Brancheau has worked on the F-150, Ford's flagship pickup truck for more than 40 years.
Headshot of Kristin Macan

HFC in the family: alumna lives culinary dream at Mercy Chefs, brother chooses pharmacy

Culinary Institute of America / HFC alumna’s path has brought her into a leadership role with Mercy Chefs, a national relief organization.
Career Expo graphic

Meet 100+ employers at the HFC Virtual Career Expo Oct. 23

This virtual event is open only to HFC students and alumni. Registration is required; RSVP today!

Honoring a Friend: The Monica Echeverri Casarez Scholarship

The Monica Echeverri Casarez Scholarship is permanently endowed to provide an annual scholarship for women with a heart for social justice who are interested in health careers.

Returning adult students earn AAUW scholarships to pursue their dreams

AAUW Wyandotte-Downriver awarded scholarships to HFC students Daneisha Jones and Heather Rossi, who are pursuing business and health careers.

HawkPride: Erin Hoekzema found her passion for art and made it her career

Erin Hoekzema switched her major from criminal justice to ceramics. She is now a professional artist.

HawkPride: HFC alumna finds joy in second career as a nurse

Nurse and newly minted yoga teacher Andrea Corrie found her way back to the nursing profession, and now serves on the front lines during the pandemic.

HawkPride: Alumna presents her honors research project at UROP Symposium

Olivia Grantham, who participated in numerous activities at HFC, gave a presentation as part of her honors experience at the U-M UROP Symposium.

HawkStrong: Cybersecurity entrepreneur seeks to develop next generation in STEM

Alumna Sakinah Tanzil is eager to develop the next generation of STEM leaders and cybersecurity professionals.

HawkPride: HFC student recognized with Marge Powell Leadership Award

Leyal Almaklani, a recipient of the Marge Powell Leadership Award as one of Dearborn's top students, aspires to study law at UCLA.

HawkPride: An exercise of the pen and the soul

HFEC alumna Shahad Hilal completed an honors-directed study research project about Islamic calligraphy.

HawkPride: Next stop, Yale University

Ben Topping took a circuitous route to his goals. He found his passion with help from HFC professors, and is now on his way to a Yale MBA and a promising career.

HawkPride: McNair Scholar pursues career in public health

Dual enrollment "made a huge difference" which has led to Elhasan's goals of a bachelor's degree from WSU and working toward a master's degree in public health from UM.
Catana profssional portrait; Catana performing

Engineering or opera? Choosing between two talents

Romanian native and HFC alumnus Sebastian Catana’s talents led to multiple paths. Engineering came first. But in the end, his dream of becoming an opera singer prevailed.