Student Success

Acting class not only inspired Safa Alamiri to play the lead in a theatre production, but also to run for class president and speak to legislators.

HFC Theatre alumnus John Toon has guest-starred on "The Equalizer," "American Horror Story," and "FBI." He loves the acting life.

HFC's Athletic teams achieve their highest cumulative GPA since before the pandemic.

Zena Aljilehawi has worked to make transferring to universities easy for fellow students. She plans to transfer to the University of Michigan-Dearborn next year.

After serving in the Marines, Jay Elias struggled. Today, he's an honors student at HFC with a 4.0 GPA. He plans to transfer to Wayne State and continue his healing work in art therapy.

Attendinng HFC has opened many doors for Cheyenne Stephens, who plans to pursue multiple degrees and become a high school principal.

Although there were times he wanted to quit, Ed Stokes never did. He will earn his associate degree in December.

At the 45th annual Potters Market Dec. 1-4, 10 talented potters with HFC ties will display their artwork.

Alayna Kondraciuk’s secret to success is never passing up opportunities to expand and exercise new skills and knowledge, in school and in life.

The Arab America Foundation names HFC's Dr. Tareq Ramadan and HFC alumni Shareefa Albanna and Saif Alsenad to its 40 Under 40 list.

Inam Mustafa didn't plan to attend HFC, but her diverse experiences have broadened her goals and changed her life path.

A bedtime story she spun for her little brother inspired HFC alumna's first children's book.

Dr. Cleamon Moorer, Jr. has hired HFC nursing grads. Now, he is pursuing a nursing degree himself, to become an even better healthcare leader.

Unsure of his academic abilities, Brad Gonzalez enrolled at HFC. The experience boosted his confidence and prepared him for bachelor's, master's, and law school study, and an inspiring career.

Artist Jonathan Harris hosts his first solo called "Pledge Allegiance" from now until August 22 at the the Nicole Tamer Art Gallery in Detroit.

HFC Business Intelligence Systems Analyst Hishaam Ahmad is finding himself at home in HFC's supportive environment.

New HR Assistant and HFC alumna Zeinab Hachem brings more than five years’ experience working with the Dearborn City Council to her new role at HFC.

Kassem Doghman had to find a new career path when he came to the U.S. He chose HFC to help open doors, and he is making the most of his opportunities.

Summer Mohamed's dramatic reading of "The Girl with the Dragon Heart" to a fifth-grade class sparked a new interest in reading (and chocolate!) among the students.

Aspiring teacher Shiyma Abdullah had already decided teaching was her future. At HFC, she gained even more enthusiasm for the profession, with a goal to become a school principal.

Plymouth Township's new law enforcement leader, a proud HFC alumnus, wants to build on the established base of community policing and service.

As a lab technician at HFC, D. Mark Hall enjoys mentoring students. He hopes to return to his alma mater to teach in the telecommunication program, which he believes is his calling.

Dr. Rola A. Hariri, who recently earned her doctorate in pharmacy from Wayne State University, was once a math tutor in HFC's Learning Lab.

HFC has put Bryant Bagnall on the path to an engineering degree through a winding journey.