Alumni

85-year-old HFC alumnus breaks records at Senior Olympics

At 85, swimmer Joel Lockwood still blows the competition out of the water, breaking records in the process.
Byron Brooks

HFC alumnus Byron Brooks makes strides in helping the homeless

Detroit TV station WXYZ reports on Byron Brooks' most recent efforts to help people who struggle with homelessness, as he once did.
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Siblings in HFC’s Cisco program work together at Secure-24

Both Mroue siblings found their true calling in IT, with the help of Henry Ford College. They currently work together at Secure-24.
HFC alumni/Green Brain Comics co-owners Dan and Katie Merritt pose in front of their store's mural.

HFC alumni Dan and Katie Merritt celebrate 20 years of Green Brain Comics

Two HFC alumni co-own award-winning comic book shop in Dearborn, and they've gotten very creative with their business model.
HFC President Russ Kavalhuna, Student Council VP Georgia Cotter, Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II, Student Council President Baraka Elmadari at Henry Ford College on June 17.

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist talks about the IT skills gap, workforce diversity during visit to HFC

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II joined several other government, business, and education leaders to talk about the IT skills gap and see HFC students in action.
HFC Student Council leaders Georgia Cotter (left) and Baraka Elmadari (right) will continue their education at Wayne State University this fall.

HFC Student Council leaders take different paths to success

HFC Student Council leaders made the most of their time at HFC, setting the state for very different future paths. They'll both attend Wayne State in the fall.
Malak Wazne

HFC film student joins new podcast to defy stereotypes

HFC film student advances the mission of “Dearborn Girl” podcast to tear down barriers and build empathy.
Headshot of Sarah Williams holding her SPJ award

HFC, Mirror News alumna wins SPJ’s Excellence in Journalism Award

Honors student Sarah Williams' path to her career was circuitous, and she's reaping the rewards of her hard work.
Former HFC Student Chelsea Dye and her daughter, Sarenity.

HFC alumna needs help in wake of tragic fire

Please consider donating clothing or funds to help former HFC student Chelsea Dye, whose family lost everything in an apartment fire.
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Retired engineer "learned how to learn" at HFC

Dave Davis has evolved with his field, developing early automotive diagnostic software and working in aerospace and telecommunications over a long career.
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HFC Golfer Alana Jones finishes 38th in the nation

HFC's sole female golfer, Jones finished 7th among all golfers who were competing as individuals in the rain-shortened national tournament.
Five people in graduation regalia

Congratulations, 2019 Henry Ford College graduates!

Nearly 1,500 graduates were eligible to walk at HFC Commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 4, 2019. Congratulations, graduates!
Bryden, Perkovich, and Schoen standing on the old bleachers

Former HFC athletes pay respects to old bleachers before demolition

On the eve of the decades-old bleachers being replaced in the gym, alumni reminisce about playing and coaching for HFC.
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Video: Governor Whitmer congratulates HFC graduates

Governor Whitmer sent a video congratulations message to the 1,500 graduates eligible to receive degrees.
HFC graduates, wearing blue graduation gowns, standing for the National Anthem

HFC Commencement is May 4; award recipients announced

Henry Ford College's annual Commencement ceremonies take place May 4 at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Ceremonies for graduates are pre-assigned.
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The next Rockefeller? HFC alumnus has grand goals in real estate

Aspiring real estate mogul Kyle Grauer's family has attended HFC for three generations.
Three women modeling 80th anniversary HFC T-shirts

HFC 80th anniversary keepsake items available

Pick up your free HFC 80th anniversary swag from Student Services.
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2019 Distinguished Alumni Reception April 29; public invited

State Representative Tyrone Carter will be honored at 2019 Distinguished Alumni Reception.
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Abdullah Hammoud receives Distinguished Service Award at Commencement

This year's Distinguished Service Award recipient calls HFC an "instrumental resource" for Dearborn.
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Tyrone Carter receives Distinguished Alumni Award at Commencement

State Representative and 1985 alumnus Tyrone Carter works tirelessly to help his community and the state of Michigan.
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HFC alumnus Jonathan Stanley helps actors audition when he’s not acting himself

HFC alumnus runs Hot Shots Self Taping in Studio City, Calif. and is a film actor.
John and Debbie Dingell

John Dingell remembrances by the HFC community

Many members of the HFC community contacted us in the wake of John Dingell's Feb. 7 passing. We are sharing some of those stories here.
photo of Marshall Gagne dressed in his kimono, displaying a sword

Army veteran, skydiver, Hapkido grand master develops his own form of martial arts

Marshall Gagne's Won Moo Do merges techniques of various martial arts, including Tae Kwan Do and Hapkido.