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A group of Harper College representatives gathered at the ICCTA awards

Harper faculty recognized by trustees association

June 18, 2025

Two Harper College educators have been recognized by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) for their outstanding contributions to student success, innovative instruction and educational leadership. Read More

Aini Asim

Harper alum Aini Asim awarded coveted Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship

June 09, 2025

The recent Harper College graduate plans to use the Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship to study molecular and cellular biology with a goal of becoming a surgeon. Read More

Juneteenth in the Burbs

Harper to co-host Juneteenth in the Burbs

June 04, 2025

Co-hosted by iCU Community and the Township of Schaumburg, the annual celebration returns to Harper College’s Palatine campus on Saturday, June 21. Read More

Harper Talks 46 Joseph Sagerer

Alumnus Dr. Joseph Sagerer explores ancient pyramids, student potential on Harper Talks

May 27, 2025

The Dominican University physics professor – and real-life Indiana Jones – discusses how curiosity and hands-on learning shaped his journey from Harper student to groundbreaking researcher. Read More

enkh orgil sumberdariya

Ten Questions with Enkh-Orgil 'EO' Sumberdariya

May 27, 2025

The president of Harper College’s Student Veterans’ Association discusses being a Marine veteran, his respect for Captain America and why he’d love to live in Singapore. Read More

Summer Concert Series Pavilion

Free Summer Concert Series to feature Harper ensembles, Chicago-based bands

May 22, 2025

Harper College’s annual outdoor music series will feature groups performing rock, jazz, folk and more from June 5 through July 31. Read More

Three Harper College graduates smile during Commencement

Harper College celebrates Class of 2025 with messages of hope, resilience and belonging

May 16, 2025

Harper College proudly honored the achievements of the Class of 2025 during its 57th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 16. Read More

Harper College leaders break ground on the Business and Social Sciences Building

Harper breaks ground on new Business and Social Sciences Building

May 14, 2025

The newest addition to the Harper College campus will house more than a dozen academic programs along with flexible learning spaces, a moot courtroom and a 300-seat theater. Read More

Ushna Zamir Harper Talks

Alumna Ushna Zamir shares how Harper’s Speech and Debate team changed her career path on Harper Talks

May 08, 2025

The human resources professional discusses the lifelong friends she made as a Harper College student and the impact of one professor’s belief in her. Read More

Harper student and tour guide Ariana Alarcon

As kids, they went on Harper tours. As students, they lead them

May 06, 2025

On Fridays, Harper students shepherd groups of grade school students on campus tours, connecting the kids with a college in their community. For the guides, this experience brings back memories of wonder, excitement and prized T-shirts. Read More

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Last Updated: 5/13/25