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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.
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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.
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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.](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2019/gilchrist-kavalhuna-cotter-elmadari.jpg)
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.](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2019/cotter-elmadari.jpg)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Congratulations, 2019 Henry Ford College graduates!
Nearly 1,500 graduates were eligible to walk at HFC Commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 4, 2019. Congratulations, graduates!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jared Ross earns paramedic certificate at HFC – after earning his M.D.
Physician earns paramedic certificate from HFC.