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Harper College Board of Trustees announces vacancy following resignation of Diane Hill

January 26, 2026

The board is seeking applications from qualified individuals to fill the position through April 2027. Read More

Sammy Gomez to receive Excellence in Service Award at MLK Celebration

January 14, 2026

From setting up spaces to supporting colleagues at Harper College, the Campus Setup Crew member will be celebrated for service rooted in care, teamwork and reliability. Read More

Alumna Phyllis Higgins shares how the Fast Track program jump-started her education on Harper Talks

January 12, 2026

The Army veteran shares how Harper College’s accelerated program helped her balance work, education and long-term career goals. Read More

Harper’s Spring Film Series explores power, identity and culture across multiple genres

January 09, 2026

This semester’s free screenings include movies starring Val Kilmer and Robert Redford, and directed by Jordan Peele and Paul Thomas Anderson. Read More

Harper Radio named a finalist for Best of Chicago poll and IBS Awards

December 19, 2025

Listeners can vote for WHCM, 88.3 FM, as Best Overall Radio Station in the ‘Chicago Reader’’s annual Best of Chicago poll through December 31. Read More

Dr. Stephanie Whalen stands before a whiteboard to teach a course at Harper College

Harper students save money and gain access with open educational resources

December 17, 2025

OERs offer free textbooks and enhance accessibility for students while allowing Harper College instructors to create customized resources. Read More

Harper College nearing construction milestone on campus Canning Student Center and University Center

December 03, 2025

Leadership from William Rainey Harper College, the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB), and local and state officials gathered today to celebrate a construction milestone on the new Canning Student Center and University Center. Read More

Brandi Fialek and Madhumitha “Madhu” Manivannan stand with the performance exhibit in the Harper College library.

Muddy, Buddy and Oprah: Harper Library exhibit celebrates decades of campus performances

December 03, 2025

The virtual and physical exhibit spotlights campus appearances by legendary performers, highlighting Harper College’s rich history of music, culture and community engagement. Read More

Honoring lives, building community: Harper marks Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 25, 2025

Harper College students and employees reflect on remembrance, resilience and the continuing work of supporting trans and queer community members. Read More

From design classes to museum leadership: Alumna Izabela Pieniadz shares her journey on Harper Talks

November 19, 2025

The arts and preservation professional reflects on how saying ‘yes’ to opportunities at Harper College shaped her path. Read More

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