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Harper, communities partner to prepare new, more diverse candidates for police careers

March 05, 2021

Several Northwest suburban communities are teaming up to help address a nationwide trend: the growing shortage of police officers. Together with Harper College, they’ll offer a Police Officer Training Workshop on March 13 that aims to find new and more diverse candidates, provide clarity into the hiring process and increase awareness for the many career opportunities in law enforcement. Read More

Harper College maintains coveted Aaa rating

February 23, 2021

Harper College has maintained its Aaa rating from Moody’s Investor Services, a testament to the college’s long history of fiscal stewardship. Read More

Harper to freeze tuition for second consecutive year amid pandemic

February 17, 2021

Recognizing the pandemic’s significant financial impact, Harper College approved freezing tuition for a second year coupled with other measures aimed at keeping costs down for students. Read More

Harper student epitomizes perseverance throughout pandemic

January 27, 2021

Harper College student Katie Ruiz has been the epitome of perseverance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Harper College swears in new chief of police

January 13, 2021

John Lawson, a 37-year law enforcement veteran and proud Harper College graduate, will lead the ranks of the college’s police department. Read More

Message from President Dr. Avis Proctor on violence at U.S. Capitol

January 08, 2021

Read a message from Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, about the violence that took place January 6 at the U.S. Capitol. Read More

Harper cancels winter 2021 sports season

December 21, 2020

Harper College has canceled the 2021 winter sports competition to help protect the health and safety of our student athletes. Read More

Harper College, JourneyCare develop apprenticeship program to address workforce need

December 16, 2020

Harper College and JourneyCare have teamed to launch the JourneyCare CNA to Nursing Apprenticeship Program. Read More

New initiative aims to train thousands of unemployed workers for in-demand logistics jobs

December 14, 2020

Harper College has launched a free training program with Prologis Inc., the global leader in logistics real estate, designed to provide rapid skills training for workers in the Chicago region for careers in transportation, distribution and logistics sectors. Read More

Harper launches new drone technology program

December 02, 2020

Harper College is launching a new Drone Technology and Applications certificate program in the spring 2021 semester that will help prepare traditional students, career professionals and enthusiasts alike for a growing industry and increasingly diversified job opportunities. Read More