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Get to Know HFC: Keli Renda uses technology and personal skills to serve students and teammates
HFC is more like a family than an employer for Keli Renda, who has been at the College since 2016.
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Get to Know HFC: Susan McGraw gives students a platform, a voice, and inspiration
Faculty member Susan McGraw has dedicated her career to empowering people in the HFC community and beyond.
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“We Are Dearborn” exhibit returns to the Sisson Art Gallery
The popular "We Are Dearborn" exhibit will be on display in the Sisson Art Gallery from Aug. 24 to Sept. 20.
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HawkStrong: HFC alumna transfers to U-M, aspires to a career in cancer research
Daisha Griffin, who attended HFC on a Futures for Frontliners scholarship, will transfer to U-M this fall. She aspires to go to medical school and pursue a career in cancer research.
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Get to Know HFC: Chuck Irish, chemistry instructor, botanist, avid bicyclist
An invaluable asset to HFC's chemistry faculty, Chuck Irish enjoys the problem-solving aspect of teaching and tending to the College's rain garden.
![Mak Manciel in his HFC uniform.](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2023/mak_manciel.jpg)
Former HFC basketball star transfers to UDM and looks forward to the upcoming season
HFC helped shape Mak Manciel into the player he is today. He will apply those skills this fall at UDM.
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HawkStrong: alumnus Michael George is living the potter’s life
HFC alumnus Michael George retired from teaching art at the end of the 2022-23 academic year to concentrate on being a full-time artist.
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HawkStrong: Lyon Township Fire Chief retires after 36 years of service
HFC alumnus Ken Van Sparrentak retires at the top of his game as Lyon Township Fire Chief. He will continue to teach future firefighters.
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HawkStrong: Governor Whitmer appoints alumnus Khodr Farhat to Michigan Council for Rehabilitation Services
HFC alumnus Khodr Farhat, who works in the health care field, has been a champion of the disabled community.
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Get to Know HFC: June Williams helps students feel understood and supported as they navigate college enrollment
HFC Student Support Professional June Williams, an alumna of the College, helps students find their true calling.
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HawkStrong: nursing alumna wins DAISY Award for exemplary service
HFC alumna and DAISY Award winner takes pride in serving her community through high-quality nursing.
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HFC alumnus Chef Greg Beard re-creates Detroit’s famous Boogaloo sandwich, with a twist
Bringing the flavor back: HFC alumnus recreates famous Boogaloo sandwich, a Detroit staple.
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HawkStrong: Karlee Plensdorf finishes her softball career strong at HFC
Karlee Plensdorf flourished as a student-athlete at HFC, and developed a new career dream.
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Music Maestro Kevin Dewey retires after educating and inspiring musicians for nearly 30 years
Even though renowned music instructor Kevin Dewey is retiring from HFC, he will remain active leading choirs in the Dearborn community.
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HawkStrong: Ricky Kidd makes history as the first Hawk to receive a Big Ten athletic scholarship
Ricky Kidd will continue his baseball career at the University of Michigan this fall. He says he’ll be playing his dream sport at his dream school.
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HawkStrong: Nathan Tipton enjoys the freedom to try new things as Service Center Supervisor at KLA Laboratories
HFC Cisco Networking Academy alumnus is part of a large group of HFC graduates who have made their careers at KLA -- whose president, Matt O'Bryan, is a proud alumnus.
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Lile’s Sandwich Shop closes after nearly 60 years as a Dearborn icon
HFC alumnus Harry Lile will close his family-owned restaurant, Lile's Sandwich Shop, after 58 years. His customers have ranged from HFC presidents to weatherman Al Roker to people from all walks of life.
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HawkStrong: HFC forged Caroline O’Donohue into a better student and a better athlete
The second recipient of the Nancy Bryden Endowed Scholarship, Caroline O'Donohue finished her softball career at HFC on a high note.
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HawkStrong: HFC alumna’s artwork showcased in Manhattan
It was a dream come true for HFC art alumna to have her artwork featured in "A Thought Is a Memory" exhibition in Manhattan.
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Distinguished Alumnus Dennis Neubacher reflects on a rewarding broadcast and aviation career
Retired Detroit media personality and pilot Dennis Neubacher has deep HFC connections: he is a distinguished alumnus, and he met his wife at the College.
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HFC alumnus creates legacy for Middle Eastern students attending EMU
HFC alumnus Maitham Khanafer co-founded the Arab Society at EMU to help Middle Eastern students assimilate to the campus and provide a haven.
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HawkStrong: Lauren Gannon’s hard work as a Hawk leads to a national stage
HFC alumna Lauren Gannon will use her HFC accomplishments at HFC as a springboard to Division III National Champion Trine University next year.
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Back for more: AnnMarie Dill will add an HFC education degree to her HFC business degree
HFC alumna looks forward to beginning work this fall on her second associate degree at the College, which is like a family to her. She is following her dream to become a special education teacher.
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Success times two: HFC alumna’s career pivot takes her back to dream of becoming a nurse
Tara Abdusshakur, who earned an associate degree from HFC two decades ago, had a full and extremely successful culinary career. Now, she returns to HFC to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse.