March 07, 2017
The Harper College Educational Foundation will host an Economic Update and Outlook Breakfast on March 21 featuring Jack Ablin, executive vice president and chief investment officer at BMO Private Bank. Read More
February 28, 2017
Harper College alum Cale Haupert spent many nights as a student acting on the Performing Arts Center stage. Now he's wearing a new hat as director of the Harper Ensemble Theatre Company's upcoming performance of "Picnic," which runs March 10-19. Read More
February 27, 2017
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Carlos Harrison will visit Harper College on March 15 for a talk about the contributions and sacrifices made by a Mexican-American community in Silvis, Ill., during World War II and the Korean Conflict. The free lecture is part of the College's One Book, One Harper community reading initiative. Read More
February 26, 2017
Despite the state’s historic budget impasse, Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed Harper College’s Aaa rating – the highest rating possible. Read More
February 23, 2017
Ryan Helsdingen was about to commit to the University of Illinois when he heard Harper was launching its Engineering Pathways program. The oldest of six kids, he just couldn't pass up the opportunity to save tens of thousands of dollars. Five years later, the Harper (and U. of I.) alum has minimal debit and recently landed a full-time job working as an electrical engineer at a downtown Chicago firm. Read More
February 15, 2017
Harper College will name its library the David K. Hill Family Library in recognition of David and Diane Hill’s significant contributions. Read More
February 14, 2017
Harper College will celebrate Black History Month with the Uganda-based Ndere Troupe as they perform authentic Ugandan dances and songs during a free performance on February 25. Read More
February 13, 2017
Harper College will celebrate Engineers Week with its first Explore Engineering event on February 25. High school students and their parents can learn all about Harper’s storied program – which dates back nearly 50 years – and its exceptional faculty, curriculum and transfer partnerships. Read More
February 08, 2017
In addition to the nearly $23 million in scholarships, grants and tuition waivers awarded to its students each year, Harper College offers two premier academic scholarships for exemplary students: the Distinguished Trustee Scholarship and the Academic Recognition Award. Applications are due March 1. Read More
February 07, 2017
The Harper College Clay Guild will sell handmade cups to support the WINGS Program (Women in Need Growing Stronger) on Valentine's Day, February 14. Read More
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