Student Success

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.

HFC alumnus donates equipment from NSF to program that launched his career

HFC Biotechnology alumnus gives back to his alma mater by donating to the academic program that set him up for career success.
HFC students Othman Alaansi (left) and Behar Alhalemi (right) volunteer at the Brilliant Detroit event in mid-October, which was hosted by the HFC Office of Student Activities. Both students have rejuvenated two inactive student organizations at HFC: the

HFC students breathe new life into two student organizations

The Arab Student Union and Yemeni Student Association thrive under new student leadership.

New Detroit Tigers' pitcher is a Hawk alumnus

Former HFC baseball player John Schreiber becomes the first Michigan-born player to pitch for the Detroit Tigers, notching a 2-0 record pitching in his first season.

HFC musicians featured in “Karen Newman’s Christmas Spectacular” Dec. 13

HFC musicians join forces with singer Karen Newman for the third year to perform “Karen Newman’s Christmas Spectacular” on Friday, Dec. 13.
Sasha Johnson

Black and Brown Theatre opens cultural doors for Sasha Johnson

Sasha Johnson credits HFC and Black and Brown Theatre in Detroit for jumpstarting her acting career.
Laduke

Empty-nester returns to college, post-bachelor's degree, for interior design

EMU alumna M.J. LaDuke enrolls in HFC's Interior Design program to become NKBA-certified. Only two southeast-Michigan colleges offer the credential.
HFC alumna Allison Jones (left) and HFC Interior Design program coordinator Karen Wilmering (right) pump their arms in victory after learning Jones won 2nd place in the NKBA Student Design Competition.

HFC Interior Design alumna wins 2nd Place in national student design competition

HFC Interior Design alumna Allison Jones wins a $2,500 scholarship and a trip to Las Vegas as part of her national second-place finish.
Lucas Luchonok

Lucas Luchonok, longtime HFC facilities employee, begins new career in nursing

Lucas Luchonok, who worked in HFC Facilities Services for five years, will leave the College to pursue his career in nursing.
Tom Kopeck

HFC alum Tom Kopeck inducted into Polka Music Hall of Fame

Former radio personality Tom Kopeck, who got his start at HFC, was inducted into the Michigan State Polka Music Hall of Fame Oct. 6.
Photo of Nina Denny (right) in her dress uniform and her father, Michael Navetta

Military to culinary: veteran finds a second career through HFC

USAF vet calls HFC her "home away from home."

HFC alumnus opens Noah’s Smokehouse in Dearborn

Noah Saleh followed a lifelong dream and opened the first barbecue restaurant in Dearborn.
HFC President Russell Kavalhuna and student Tiffanie Osley.

HFC provided a family setting for future nursing student

HFC student Tiffanie Osley, a single mother of six, found a home and a path to her future at HFC. Her parents are also HFC alumni.
Luke Goins

Goins brings second generation to Hawks baseball

Second-generation Hawk Luke Goins will play shortstop for HFC during the 2019-20 season.

HFC inspired alumna to love and teach math

Amani Hamadi plans to become a math teacher, thanks to the inspiration she gained from faculty at HFC.

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.
Byron Brooks

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 nursing student crowned Miss Oakland County 2019

After becoming Miss Oakland County 2019, HFC nursing student Grace Newlin will represent Oakland County at the 2020 Miss Michigan competition.
HFC alumni/Green Brain Comics co-owners Dan and Katie Merritt pose in front of their store's mural.

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 Student Council leaders Georgia Cotter (left) and Baraka Elmadari (right) will continue their education at Wayne State University this fall.

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.