2024 News

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

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

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

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 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

Harper’s Film Lab to host two film series this fall

September 05, 2025

The free Tuesday screenings include the Cine Latino film series as well as modern classics such as ‘Wayne’s World’ and ‘Desperado.’ Read More

Harper to celebrate inaugural Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week with choreographer Lyrik Cruz

September 03, 2025

Harper College’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week will honor Latine culture with a Mariachi performance, dance workshop and screenings of 'In the Heights.' Read More

Sewing with fire: Harper student brings together fashion, welding skills

September 02, 2025

At Harper College, Katsiaryna Piatsevich is pursuing an unlikely duo of credentials in welding and fashion. Her latest achievement: Watching her garments walk the runway at a Rome fashion show. Read More

From clay to canvas: Art brings students’ stories to president’s office

August 27, 2025

Harper College student Isabel Guerrero and alum Ana Roussev were recently awarded the 2025 President’s Art Selection Award by Dr. Avis Proctor, Harper’s president. Read More

Harper joins national network advancing high-value credentials that lead to good jobs and bachelor’s degrees

August 19, 2025

Harper College is now part of the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s expanded Unlocking Opportunity network, addressing local talent needs and transforming students’ lives. Read More