
Zayneb Abu-Khader, 16, is the youngest person to earn a bachelor’s degree from HFC’s Culinary Arts program
Zayneb Abu-Khader makes history as the youngest person to earn her bachelor's degree in HFC's Culinary Arts program. She will transfer to Wayne State to earn her master's degree.

HFC roller hockey player proposes to his girlfriend at NCRHA National Championship
HFC roller hockey player led Division 1 in goals and capped off the season by proposing to his very supportive girlfriend during the national tournament. A rattlesnake on the trail didn't diminish their happiness.

HFC wrestler and honors student Justin Labon will transfer to U-M this fall
Wrestler Justin Labon attended HFC on athletic and academic scholarships, succeeding in the Honors Program and on the wrestling mat. He will transfer to U-M this fall.

Honors Program helped Ellie MacDonald see the world through a different lens
The HFC Honors Program opened doors and provided surprising experiences that helped shape how Ellie MacDonald views her future.

Student-athlete Sydney Pease aspires to be “the person behind the learning”
HFC double-scholarship softball player, named MCCAA's Pitcher of the Week, has found that HFC provides many opportunities for her to shine.

Stef Blackburn revived the National Society of Leadership and Success, HFC chapter
After two stints at HFC and hands-on leadership experiences, Stef Blackburn is ready to achieve her aspirations in life.

HFC golfer advances to National Championship tournament
HFC golfer Devin Rocz fought through a tough first round at regionals, and earned a spot to compete in the NJCAA National Championships May 23-26 in Plymouth, IN.

Alumnus earns NASA Space Grant Consortium Graduate Fellowship
Ziyad Muflahi, whose studies of writing and reading comprehension at HFC were critical to his success, became the first Wayne State psych student and first HFC alumnus to earn the NASA grant.

Art student Sadie Ziembowicz wins $1,000 scholarship
HFC art student is the recipient of the 2023 Detroit Society of Women Painters & Sculptors scholarship.

Honors student Savanna Vela researches Spider Man through the lens of metaphysics
Henry Ford II Honors Program has allowed HFC student Savanna Vela to discover and show off her superpowers.

HFC alumnus is the first in his family to earn a bachelor’s degree
HFC paved the way for Santos Alvarez to become the first in his family to earn a bachelor's degree.

Detroit Promise student Tamon Howard feels a strong connection to the campus
HFC has allowed Tamon Howard to find himself and expand his horizons.

HFC alumna’s uplifting story about getting diploma while going into labor makes national news (video)
Determined to walk across the stage to get her diploma, despite going into labor, Kelsey Hudie's inspirational story has made national headlines.

HFC team named Community College Innovation Challenge finalist for AI-based app
For the fifth time, a student team from HFC is named a Community College Innovation finalist.

Skilled trades industry is a natural path for Chloe Doherty
HFC alumna Chloe Doherty is transitioning from apprenticeship to a full-time position at ZOLLER, Inc. in Ann Arbor.

HFC alumna Safa Hijazi wins U-M’s Keith Taylor Excellence in Poetry Award
HFC alumna enters her first poetry competition and wins for her collection of poetry called “Let Us Get Lost in the Valleys.”

Art student Malak Cherri wins Best of Show in national Greatest Student Exhibition
Malak Cherri's painting called "Education" wins Best of Show in Greatest Student Exhibition.

HFC, first community college in national metal-pouring competition, beats university competitors
HFC scores high at Student Cupola Contest in Alabama. HFC was the first community college ever to participate in this competition.

Two nursing students represent HFC at NSNA; one wins national office
HFC nursing students Trey Harpole and Misty Russell represented the College at the 71st annual NSNA Conference. Harpole was elected to national office.

HFEC student and entrepreneur, 15, opens Ke Soles at Fairlane
The owner of a successful pre-owned sneaker store in Fairlane is young entrepreneur and HFEC student.

Two HFC basketball players named NJCAA All-Americans
Two HFC men's basketball players take home NJCAA All-America honors. The basketball program has had five All-Americans in four years.

Gabriel McDonald is a fierce advocate for manufacturing and trades
An HR specialist for BASF Wyandotte, HFC alumnus Gabriel McDonald says HFC has provided a reliable talent pipeline to better lives.

HFC Men’s Basketball team has record-breaking season
The 2022-23 HFC Men's Basketball team had a superb season, both on the court and in the classroom.

Mirror News wins 9 awards at MPA Better Newspaper Contest
Michigan Press Association awards HFC's student-run newspaper 9 awards across multiple categories.