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HawkStrong: Alumna Micah Walker is realizing her big journalism goals
Her experience at The Mirror News helped Micah Walker decide that journalism was the right career. She plans to become the editor of a major newspaper in the next decade.
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HawkStrong: alumnus Anthony Triplett is “performing some of the best music ever written”
HFC alumnus Anthony Triplett lives his dream of making a living playing music and passing on that love to the next generation of musicians.
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HawkStrong: alumnus reflects on life as a veteran, teacher, and coach
Alumnus, Vietnam veteran, teacher, and coach Jon Thostenson found that education changed his life. And he has helped others change theirs.
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HawkStrong: Alumna overcomes serious injury to return to active duty
She was told she would never return to duty. She proved to everyone -- most of all herself -- that being thrown by an SUV was not the end of the story.
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Council of World Cultures presents “The Diversity of Hamtramck” March 3
Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib, an HFC alumnus, will be one of two speakers talking about the city's diversity at March 3 virtual event.
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Alumna Sulian Larmond officially becomes an American citizen
HFC International Admissions Associate becomes an American citizen after nearly 10 years in the USA.
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Associate Dean publishes article in Inside Higher Ed
Associate Dean Keambra Pierson’s “Inside Higher Ed” article focuses on the role of associate deans in higher education.
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Mellon Foundation grants $3.4 million to HFC/U-M transfer program
A new $3.4 million grant will help more in-state students successfully transfer to the University of Michigan Ann Arbor in the humanities.
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HFC remembers Rick Goward
The HFC community mourns the loss of longtime HFC music instructor Rick Goward.
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HFC Partners Breakfast March 24
Join us at the annual partners breakfast to hear HFC faculty and alumni speak about careers in the health profession.
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HawkStrong: HFC gave Isis Hang confidence to pursue civil engineering
After long hours of work, Isis Hang chose her own path, getting a second chance at academics at HFC.
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HawkStrong: award-winning nursing alumna featured in Ascension commercial
Donetta Hartley is honored to be part of a public health campaign to encourage patients to take care of their holistic health.
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January 16: Celebrating the life of John McDonald
People will gather in person and virtually to remember the life and legacy of Local 1650 President John McDonald on Sunday, Jan. 16.
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Making history: HFC alumnus is Hamtramck’s first Muslim mayor
Historical firsts: Hamtramck swears in its first Muslim mayor, who is an HFC alumnus. It also swears in an all-Muslim City Council.
![Emerging Detroit artist/former HFC student Jonathan Harris](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2022/2022-0103-jonathan_harris_painting.jpg)
HFC alumnus enters national conversation as painting goes viral
Jonathan Harris’ painting, “Critical Race Theory,” is a flashpoint for national dialog about how history is perceived and taught.
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Farewell to Dr. Susan Shunkwiler
HHS founding Dean Dr. Susan Shunkwiler got her start at HFC, and is coming full circle to conclude her career with a well-earned retirement from the College.
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HawkPride: Alumna plans to attend law school after earning her MBA
HFC was Keirra Scott's third try at higher education. This time, she found the right path. Now, she's out to make a difference in others' lives.
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HawkStrong: Dr. Doyle Ford retires from government service, aspires to teach
After a successful career in the Marines, the Border Patrol, and the U.S. Department of Labor, Ford wants to give back through teaching.
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“Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through Film, Video, and Podcast” is a new series from ReBUILDetroit
New ReBUILDetroit series of podcasts discusses a variety of topic centering around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Get to Know HFC: Kelly Baratono
Kelly Baratono has spent her entire career at HFC, beginning a month after she graduated from high school.
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Get to Know HFC: Lisa Fillip
Lisa Fillip is the first-ever CRM Manager at HFC.
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Get to Know HFC: Jodi Kenney
One of the original frontline Welcome Center staff, HFC alumna Jodi Kenney loves giving back to the community.
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HFC alumnus is No. 1 intern at Northwestern Mutual’s regional office
Giovanni Baiocco aspires to a career in professional sales, getting his start as one of Northwestern Mutual's top interns nationally.
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Get to Know HFC: Cynthia Smith
Smith learned what it means to support student success when she was enrolled at HFC. She brings that spirit to her role in Enrollment Services.