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News 2018

Noel Dickerson and family

5 Years, 4 Promotions, 2 Certificates, 1 Degree and Counting

October 08, 2018

If you were a temporary file clerk sitting in the lunch room with a bunch of corporate executives, would you have the nerve to point out that a piece of the company’s financials just wasn’t adding up? Noel Dickerson, a Fast Track student, did. Read More

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What Are Databases and Why You Need Them?

October 04, 2018

A college student describes why you should use databases. Read More

Instructor Jose Vital looks at some equipment in the new BEST Laboratory

New B.E.S.T. Laboratory preparing HVAC students for industry

October 02, 2018

Harper College has opened its new B.E.S.T. (Building Energy Systems Technology) Laboratory as a state-of-the-art resource for students in the new Building Automation Systems program. The facility was outfitted with donations from air conditioning systems manufacturer Daikin. Read More

Students at the new University Center at Harper College

Students embracing chance to earn four-year degree on Harper's Campus

October 01, 2018

Together with strategic partners DePaul, Northern Illinois and Roosevelt universities, Harper College is working to remove barriers that might stand in the way of someone continuing their education. Nearly 60 students have already embraced an opportunity to earn a four-year degree through the new University Center on Harper's campus. Read More

Carl Tannenbaum

Economic Update and Outlook featuring The Northern Trust's Chief Economist

October 01, 2018

Harper College will hold a free Economic Update and Outlook event, “Preparing for Policy Shifts: The Rapidly Changing Landscape for Trade, Fiscal and Monetary Strategy,” on October 9. Read More

Christian Hyde

Pathways, internship propel Harper student to U of I Engineering

September 27, 2018

The mounting costs of higher education in the U.S. can put a financial strain on students and families – a situation Christian Hyde specifically wanted to avoid. He opted for the Engineering Pathways program at Harper College, saving tens of thousands of dollars before heading to the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Read More

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2018 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

September 24, 2018

The Harper College Distinguished Alumni Awards Program recognizes former Harper students who have distinguished themselves in their careers and in their service to the community. The awards program was launched in 2008, Read More

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Academic Search Complete

September 21, 2018

Check out this short video on using Academic Search Complete for doing your next research assignment. Read More

Faustas Udrenas

Harper was a "great journey" for University of Michigan student

September 13, 2018

When Faustas Udrenas arrived at Harper College, he wasn’t sure if he’d be “missing out” on the kinds of opportunities that a four-year institution may offer. Two years later, enriched by an abundance of experiences and relationships, he wrapped up his time on campus utterly convinced he had made the right decision. Read More

Foglia Foundation Health and Recreation Center

Health and Recreation Center opens through partnership with Palatine Park District, Northwest Community Healthcare

September 10, 2018

The reimagined, state-of-the art Foglia Foundation Health and Recreation Center at Harper College has opened its doors after an extensive renovation, setting the new standard for organizations partnering to pool resources to better serve the community. Read More

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