Student Success

Kimberly Perlongo

“The perfect fit”: HFC welcomes new staff accountant

Kimberly Perlongo joins HFC as a new staff accountant in Financial Services.
Helen Gaus with "Progeny" artwork

Women Who Art: alumna Helen Gaus’ artwork at Tucson Jewish Community Center Fine Art Gallery

HFC alumna Helen Gaus' artwork is on display at the Tucson Jewish Community Center Fine Art Gallery in an exhibit called "The Space We Inhabit."

Robert Yahrmatter will become Associate Dean of SoLA in July

Political science instructor Robert Yahrmatter will become Associate Dean of SoLA July 1.

Chelsea Rook’s photography selected for Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

HFC alumna Chelsea Rook's photography has been selected for the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in Missouri.
HFC alumna Kyla Bazzy was in the first class of the Henry Ford Collegiate Academy. Currently, she's the editor-in-chief of The Michigan Journal, the University of Michigan-Dearborn's student-run newspaper.

Dual-enrollment grad aspires to career in journalism

HFC alumna Kyla Bazzy, who was in the first class of the Henry Ford Collegiate Academy, is the editor-in-chief of The Michigan Journal, the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s student-run newspaper.

Business alumnus takes his corporate HR career to college

After 30 years in the corporate sector, HFC alumnus Jim Handley takes his first foray into higher ed as the vice president of human resources at Rock Valley College.

Dearborn Heights policeman and HFC alumnus saves a toddler’s life

Dearborn Heights police officer Mehdi Ayoub, who earned his criminal justice degree from HFC, was recently honored for saving a young child's life.
Amulet, Marvel's newest superhero who lives in Dearborn, by artist Sara Alfageeh. She co-created Amulet with HFC alumnus/writer Saladin Ahmed.

Alumnus creates Dearborn-based superhero for Marvel; signing March 4

Saladin Ahmed creates Marvel Comics' newest character: a superhero from Dearborn called Amulet. Signing at Green Brain Comics March 4!

ER nurse: good teaching changes lives

Mohamed Saleh, a nurse, describes how HFC teaching, scholarships, and diversity changed the course of his life. He plans to return as a teacher one day.
HFC alumna Jennifer Amilivia recently earned her doctorate from the University of Kansas.

The long road to becoming Dr. Amilivia

HFC alumna Jennifer Amilivia beats the odds and earns her doctorate in special education from the University of Kansas, becoming a special education advocate along the way.
HFC alumnus Eric Thomas is the "Chief Storyteller" for the City of Detroit.

HFC alumnus becomes “Chief Storyteller” for Mayor Duggan

Eric Thomas, who studied graphic design at HFC, is the new Chief Storyteller for the City of Detroit.
"Good Boy," sculpted by HFC student Shanzae Malik, won third place in the 3-D category at this year's LAND Conference. It was inspired by her Shar-Pei dog, Tuka.

HFC art student wins third place at statewide LAND Conference

HFC art student Shanzae Malik's sculpture took third place in the 3-D category in this year's Liberal Arts Network for Development conference.
Photo of Hana Beydoun with Hassan Nameghi

Math, engineering, and Hana Beydoun's path to a career at DTE Energy

Women are still a minority in STEM fields, but are gaining ground. Hana Beydoun found the path to her STEM career through courses and mentors at HFC.
HFC student/ex-Airborne Ranger Tom Demerly sits in the cockpit of a newly-built Boeing P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine warfare aircraft. Photo by Lance Riegle, TheAviationist.com.

Ex-Airborne Ranger returns to HFC to finish degree after 37 years

Former Airborne Ranger Tom Demerly -- ultramarathoner, cyclist, mountain climber, aviation writer, business owner -- sees earning an HFC degree as a way to be agile and adaptive in the workforce.

Two-time HFC alumna becomes Eastpointe’s city manager

Elke Doom, Eastpointe's new city manager, attended HFC three times, earning two degrees. Two of her daughters followed suit.
HFC alumnus Ron Croskey is a former Michigan State Police trooper. Now retired, he plays in a rock band.

Former state trooper’s retirement gigs: Win Stuff, The Real Deal

HFC alum/ex-State trooper talks about his time at HFC, being a cop, and playing in a local band during retirement.
Sandra Wilkins' Navy portrait

HFC student veteran takes to the airwaves as D.J. Quicksand

HFC student veteran Sandra Wilkins served in the U.S. Navy from 1999-2003. She is a culinary arts student who hosts WHFR’s “Feast of Folk” radio show as D.J. Quicksand.
HFC basketball player Leon Ayers will transfer to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in the fall of 2020.

HFC basketball player to join Green Bay Phoenix

HFC basketball player Leon Ayers achieves his dream of playing Division I basketball.
HFC alumna/Green Brain Comics co-owner Katie Merritt shows off her award given to her Dearborn-based comics store by Hour Detroit Magazine. Readers voted Green Brain "Hour Detroit's Best of Detroit Comic Book Store – Single Location.”  To make this award

Green Brain Comics named “Best of” by Hour Detroit for the third time

Owned by husband-and-wife alumni of HFC, Green Brain Comics has been named Best Comic Book Store.

After graduating, Abbie Begley will play softball at Concordia next year

Abbie Begley, shortstop for the HFC softball team, will transfer to Concordia University in Ann Arbor to continue her softball career, effective the 2020-21 season.

HFC wrestler grapples his way to the podium

First-year wrestler Donte Rivera-Garcia shows leadership on and off the mat.

HFC golfer takes second in MCCAA East, eyes NJCAA championships

HFC golfer Matt Kosiba excels on the golf course and in the classroom.

Nursing student joins Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force for Secretary of State Benson

Nursing student's involvement with the Black Male & QUEENS Focus Group and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson makes her one of HFC's best and brightest.
Reverse movie poster

HFC alumnus produces short film Reverse

“Reverse” was filmed partially on the HFC campus. It will premiere Nov. 15 in Detroit.