Student Success

HFC alumni Kristen L. Cavazos, Rachel Jones, and Eric Smith showcase the reasons the Ophthalmic Tech program and its graduates are so successful.

The Kennedy Center has recognized HFC student Katie Warden for her artistry in “The Passage.” She is one of several HFC students also awarded a Certificate of Merit.

With her sights set on NASA, HFC alumna Lea Zaytoun encourages women to pursue careers in the engineering field and not to be afraid to aim high.

Still a graphic artist at heart, Nichols was inspired to become a nurse after a family member’s care experience. Now she strives to help patients brighten their worst days.

“Pottery Making Illustrated” highlighted alumna's artwork in a recent issue of the magazine.

Her experience at HFC has given Jerikiah Douglas skills, confidence, knowledge, networking experience, and big dreams of becoming a traveling nurse -- and all of it free, thanks to the Detroit Promise scholarship.

Andrew Cutting aspires to teach music at the college level and dreams of performing on Broadway.

Carrying on a family tradition, Hassan Berry enrolled in the HFEC, which helped him find his passion in architectural engineering.

Hawks Chansey Willis, Jr. and Damarion Bonds will be Mid-American Conference rivals for the 2024-25 season, signing with Western Michigan and Central Michigan.

Emmanuel Orozco Castellanos is the first HFC alumnus to win the internationally prestigious scholarship.

Thanks to Michigan Reconnect, Angela Armstrong applied to HFC. She graduated this year, earning a degree in social work and counseling.

As a student, actor, director, and club president, Kourtney Collins has earned the respect of the HFC Theatre program faculty and staff.

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently selected HFC student Zena Sattar Aljilehawi to serve on a statewide committee to improve voter engagement.

Aspiring doctor and Outstanding Biology Student called her experience at HFC “phenomenal.”

Jim Nemeth says his clinical skills may have been born in the Army, but his leadership skills were born at HFC.

Sabit Islam is working on SignScribe, which will translate sign language into spoken words.

Charles Brooks won't let anything stand in his way. He didn't think he fit in, but he found his way at HFC, and has thrived despite many academic and personal challenges.

HFC alumna Paige Deon had a successful showing at Ann Arbor Art Fair, one of the nation's premier art fair events with artists from all over the world.

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.

HFC helped shape Mak Manciel into the player he is today. He will apply those skills this fall at UDM.

Having been interested in cars since she was a child, Alyssa Oudeh is enrolled in the auto mechanic program this fall at HFC.

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.

HFC alumnus Khodr Farhat, who works in the health care field, has been a champion of the disabled community.

HFC Student Support Professional June Williams, an alumna of the College, helps students find their true calling.