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An instructor leads a Community Education computer class for adults.

From improv to Arabic, Harper College offers Community Education classes for a variety of ages and interests

October 01, 2025

Harper’s noncredit courses are available to everyone from kids to older adults, as well as working professionals seeking to build their skills. Read More

Elizabeth Gonzalez James

Award-winning author Elizabeth Gonzalez James to read from ‘The Bullet Swallower’ on October 7 at Harper

September 30, 2025

The celebrated author will share her magical realist western, which involves a Mexican outlaw grappling with a ghostly figure and the sins of his ancestors. Read More

Harper Talks 47 Maria and Jose Macias

Alumni Maria and Jose Macias share love, leadership and lifelong learning on Harper Talks

September 29, 2025

The husband-and-wife duo reflects on their Harper experience, from student clubs to relationship and career success. Read More

Members of the Harper Police Department and Hawks Care staff hold donated blankets

Harper College Police Department leads October initiatives for awareness and community

September 29, 2025

Harper Police will raise funds for breast cancer research with the Pink Patch Project and partner with the college’s Campus Crusade for Christ for a Faith & Blue event on October 13. Read More

Harper alumni speak at a table in front of an audience of Harper students

Career Conversations with Harper Alumni helps students network and build career skills

September 25, 2025

Harper College alumni will share tips on leadership and career development in yearlong series, beginning October 1. Read More

Lillian Xie, Harper College Distinguished Scholar alumna and youngest planned giving donor.

Lillian Xie: A Full-Circle Journey of Purpose and Philanthropy

September 23, 2025

The Distinguished Scholar alumna shares how a Harper scholarship shaped her journey and why she became the college’s youngest planned giving donor. Read More

College Now - NECSS Leaders

Districts 211, 214, 220 and Harper College launch College Now program

September 18, 2025

The innovative partnership gives high school students a head start on college and careers, enabling them to simultaneously earn an associate degree and a high school diploma. Read More

Martha Bell speaks at the dedication of the Martha Bell Gallery

Harper dedicates gallery to steadfast arts supporter Martha Bell

September 18, 2025

Martha’s generous gifts fund arts programs across Harper College along with a new, full-time art curator and gallery manager position. Read More

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Harper president shares condolences on loss of alumnus Charlie Kirk

September 11, 2025

Dr. Avis Proctor, Harper College president, expresses a rejection of violence following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, who attended Harper from 2013-14. Read More

Harper College's campus is pictured with Building A in the foreground.

Harper College receives 2025 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award

September 11, 2025

For the third consecutive year, and fifth time overall, Harper has earned Insight Into Academia’s HEED Award, a national honor recognizing academic excellence, belonging and community-building. Read More

Last Updated: 5/13/25