Harper College will be closed for Thanksgiving Break, November 25–29.

Tuition relief program offers one-time $500 scholarship for new and re-enrolling students.
Scholarship offers up to $4,000 short-term career training for those impacted by COVID-19.
Need a laptop? Currently enrolled students may request to borrow a Chromebook.
Get the latest updates on Harper's response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Learn about the new Online Associate in Arts degree. 100% online. 100% transfer.

Past Presidents

Robert Lahti, Ph.D.


1965–1978
Robert Lahti, Ph.D.

James McGrath


1978–1988
James McGrath, M.S.

Paul Thompson, Ph.D.


1988–1998
Paul Thompson, Ph.D.

Robert Breuder, Ph.D.


1998–2009
Robert Breuder, Ph.D.

Dr. Kenneth L Ender


2009–2019
Kenneth L. Ender, Ph.D.

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