Student Success

An image of Trevor McConico in his HFC graduation attire and holding his HFC diploma.

HFC alumnus aspires to a mass media career -- starting with radio

Trevor McConico, who fell in love with mass media at HFC, will continue his education at Wayne State.
Mohammad Turaani

Mohammad Turaani has discovered “exactly what I want to do for the rest of my life”

HFC student Mohammad Turaani hopes his MSU fellowship will be a springboard to becoming a physician.
Maitham Khanafer

Honors alumnus aspires to a career in sports nutrition

Maitham Khanafer's desire to pursue a career as a dietitian was sparked at age 14. HFC helped him become "100% ready" for his next steps.
Alanna Schwartz

Alanna Schwartz leads the way through U-M Englehardt Social Justice Project

Alanna Schwartz has changed her future goals because of her experience at HFC. This summer, she is working to change the world through a social justice fellowship.
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Alumnus and former Hawks coach becomes head coach at Cleary University

Drew Maki, who played and coached baseball at HFC, gets his first head coaching job at Cleary.
Scene from NO SUDDEN MOVE featuring Cheadle and HFC student Jesse Williams.

“I never imagined I would share the screen with my favorite actor”

HFC student Jesse Williams III landed a role as an extra in the new Don Cheadle movie, “No Sudden Move.”
A headshot of Kamel Elkadri.

HFC alumnus and dining services professional runs for Dearborn City Council

HFC alumnus Kamel Elkadri's deep love for Dearborn inspires him to run for Dearborn City Council.
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Journalist and HFC award recipient runs for Mayor of Dearborn

HFC alumnus Gary Woronchak talks about his love of Dearborn, his history as a journalist, and his reasons for a varied political career.
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Softball player named 2021 NJCAA Division II Third Team All-American

MCCAA Softball Player of the Year Moya Jones has been named an All-American, and is even prouder of her team's accomplishments.
A headshot of William Bronner from the past and present.

Mental discipline, work ethic, and tennis: a great foundation for an engineering career

William Bronner found his start to a successful engineering career and fulfilling life through HFC.
A headshot of Amanda Binz.

HFC nursing student’s quick actions helped protect a patient having a seizure

Applying what she learned only two weeks earlier helped HFC nursing student and classmates protect a patient.
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HFC student Kalette Willis is the first African-American woman to run for Dearborn mayor

Inspired by Jennifer Granholm, Army veteran and HFC student Willis is running for mayor because, as she says, "I still have faith in humanity, and we can create a better reality."
A headshot of Aseel Almudhala.

HawkPride: Wrestler of the Year heads to Gannon University

HFC student to attend Gannon University this fall on a scholarship.
Headshot of David Schaefer.

HFC alumnus named Madonna University Student of the Year

After overcoming significant personal issues, HFC alumnus David Schaefer was recently named Madonna University Student of the Year.
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HFC's Carrington McCaskill named Men’s Basketball All-American

Basketball player Carrington McCaskill named to 2020-21 NJCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Second Team All-American.
A headshot of Maali Luqman.

HawkPride: HFC alumna appointed to first-ever Wayne County Women’s Commission

HFC alumna and former teacher Maali Luqman was appointed to the Women's Commission to make impactful changes outside the classroom.
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Photographer Lance Rosol found HFC a great launching point

HFC alumnus Lance Rosol has made his reputation in the Dearborn and Detroit communities as a photographer.
Marilyn Torres, HFC associate degree graduate.

Hawk Pride: Family tragedies and job loss did not stop Marilyn Torres

New business administration graduate Marilyn Torres kept her dream on track when it was almost derailed by life circumstances.
HFC alumna Dietta J. McKinney

Governor Whitmer appoints HFC alumna to Board of Professional Engineers

HFC alumna Dietta J. McKinney chose to study at HFC due to the diverse environment and great programs.
Dunamis Archer and his father, Andre.

Grit and determination: HFC alumnus beats long odds

Detroit Promise alumnus Dunamis Archer has been beating the odds since the day he was born, and has been heavily engaged in community activities.
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Get to know HFC: Rick Hatala and Hannah Hatala

Rick Hatala and his daughter Hannah both work in HFC's Information Technology Services department.
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HFC alumnus and WHFR DJ to receive Lifetime Achievement Award in June

Andre Archer will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Gospel Choice Music Awards.
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An agent of change: visually impaired alumnus runs for Dearborn City Council

HFC alumnus won't let visual impairment stand in the way of his goals, one of which is running for Dearborn City Council.
A headshot of Justin Villanueva.

“Wherever you want to go, start at HFC and you will get there,” says first-gen student Justin Villanueva

Villanueva studied at HFC to give himself a chance at the career he loves -- helping others succeed in college.