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Mental discipline, work ethic, and tennis: a great foundation for an engineering career
William Bronner found his start to a successful engineering career and fulfilling life through HFC.
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HFC student Kalette Willis is the first African-American woman to run for Dearborn mayor
Inspired by Jennifer Granholm, Army veteran and HFC student Willis is running for mayor because, as she says, "I still have faith in humanity, and we can create a better reality."
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Cassandra Fluker addresses the impact of underrepresented faculty in new article
HFC Director of Student Activities Cassandra Fluker publishes an article on the “League for Innovation in the Community College” website.
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HFC’s Dr. Patricia Lanzon retires, takes new position at UConn Health
Dr. Patricia Lanzon uses her 30 years of educational experience to pivot in her career.
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HawkPride: Wrestler of the Year heads to Gannon University
HFC student to attend Gannon University this fall on a scholarship.
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HFC alumnus named Madonna University Student of the Year
After overcoming significant personal issues, HFC alumnus David Schaefer was recently named Madonna University Student of the Year.
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HawkPride: HFC alumna appointed to first-ever Wayne County Women’s Commission
HFC alumna and former teacher Maali Luqman was appointed to the Women's Commission to make impactful changes outside the classroom.
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Photographer Lance Rosol found HFC a great launching point
HFC alumnus Lance Rosol has made his reputation in the Dearborn and Detroit communities as a photographer.
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Hawk Pride: Family tragedies and job loss did not stop Marilyn Torres
New business administration graduate Marilyn Torres kept her dream on track when it was almost derailed by life circumstances.
![HFC alumna Dietta J. McKinney](/sites/hfcmain/files/photos/2021/dietta_mckinney-600x440.png)
Governor Whitmer appoints HFC alumna to Board of Professional Engineers
HFC alumna Dietta J. McKinney chose to study at HFC due to the diverse environment and great programs.
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Grit and determination: HFC alumnus beats long odds
Detroit Promise alumnus Dunamis Archer has been beating the odds since the day he was born, and has been heavily engaged in community activities.
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Get to know HFC: Rick Hatala and Hannah Hatala
Rick Hatala and his daughter Hannah both work in HFC's Information Technology Services department.
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HFC alumnus and WHFR DJ to receive Lifetime Achievement Award in June
Andre Archer will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Gospel Choice Music Awards.
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An agent of change: visually impaired alumnus runs for Dearborn City Council
HFC alumnus won't let visual impairment stand in the way of his goals, one of which is running for Dearborn City Council.
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“Wherever you want to go, start at HFC and you will get there,” says first-gen student Justin Villanueva
Villanueva studied at HFC to give himself a chance at the career he loves -- helping others succeed in college.
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Congratulations, Class of 2021!
The Henry Ford College virtual Commencement ceremonies took place May 22, 2021. The ceremonies are online if you want to watch them again.
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National award-winning scholar says her HFC experience will forever influence her future work
Berry has earned three prestigious national scholarships for her work. She plans to earn an M.D. and Ph.D. so she can apply new research to alleviate human suffering.
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HFC alumnus Brooks donates 13,500 face masks to HFC students
HFC alumnus Byron Brooks gives back to the College by donating thousands of face masks to students.
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HFC welcomes Campus Safety Associate Rick Wyka
Former Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Rick Wyka joins the HFC Campus Safety team.
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Her time to shine: first-generation college grad aspires to become a CFO
HFC was a place for student Darlena Buford to spread her wings, making her "impossible dream" reachable.
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HFC alumnus Colter honored by the International Society of Arboriculture
Brian Colter, urban forester for Grosse Pointe Park, is honored for his work in arboriculture and urban forestry.
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HFC alumna and former VP Dr. Lisa Jones becomes president of Colorado Northwestern
Henry Ford College alumna and former HFC Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Lisa Jones to become the first African-American president of Colorado Northwestern Community College.
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Earth Day 2021 Tree Planting
Around 20 people volunteered their time with warm smiles on a chilly day to plant trees at HFC on Earth Day 2021.
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First female team manager in Indy 500 history honed her craft at HFC
Linda Conti's 35 years in motorsports, including world travels, meeting racing legends, and fine-tuning racing machines were kick-started at HFC.