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Ten Questions with Sabrina Wilks

November 16, 2021

Sabrina Wilks, insurance industry student apprentice, on her dream vacation, the whimsical indulgence of 'Love Actually' and finding purpose and pride in the apprenticeship programs at Harper College. Read More

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Ten Questions with Marlee Matlin

October 11, 2021

Marlee Matlin, Harper alumna, Academy Award winning actress and deaf activist on the best advice she ever received, seeing herself in Dorothy Gale from 'The Wizard of Oz' and her fondest memory at Harper College. Read More

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Ten Questions with Dr. Tamara A. Johnson

September 07, 2021

Dr. Tamara A. Johnson, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at Harper College, on the best advice she ever received, the trailblazing powers of Stevie Wonder and becoming the first in her family to receive a doctorate. Read More

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Ten Questions with Jesus Molina

July 27, 2021

Jesus Molina, Veterans Center Coordinator at Harper College, on rescue dogs, becoming a U.S. Marine and the importance of leading by example. Read More

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Ten Questions with Eliza Ferstein

May 14, 2021

Eliza Ferstein, 2021 Promise Scholar graduate, on the one thing she can't live without, the cast of "That '70s Show" and what she's hopeful for. Read More

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Ten Questions with Dr. Shanté Holley

April 21, 2021

Dr. Shanté Holley, professor of English at Harper College, on Sherlock Holmes, vegan doughnuts and what she's hopeful for. Read More

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UIUC Student Turns to Harper to Solve Scheduling Conflict and Discovers a Great Learning Experience

April 15, 2021

Max Mauschbaugh, a 19-year-old sophomore at UIUC, took advantage of the remote learning environment to take his physics class at Harper this spring. Read More

Kathy Coy

A Promise Turned Into a Career

March 31, 2021

Dr. Kathy Coy, director of institutional research, was a few months shy of her 30th birthday when she took her first college course. She enrolled at the College of DuPage because she had made a promise to herself to go to college before she turned 30. “If I make a promise, I will move heaven and earth to do it,” said Kathy, “even if it is a promise to myself.” Read More

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Ten Questions with Rob Holysz

March 23, 2021

Rob “Wobby Wob” Holysz, Harper alum and producer of the podcast Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, on his time at Harper, the empathy of younger generations and the best advice he ever received. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor

Ten Questions with Dr. Avis Proctor

February 24, 2021

Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, on what a perfect day looks like, the best advice she ever received, what she's hopeful for, and more. Read More

Last Updated: 2/13/24