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Assistant provost named Aspen Presidential Fellow

April 16, 2019

Dr. Claudia Mercado has committed her career in higher education to serving historically marginalized populations, working tirelessly to transform what is to what could be. In July, Harper College’s assistant provost for enrollment services will embark on a 10-month fellowship aimed at preparing the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success, both in college and in the labor market. Read More

Ignite your child's excitement for learning at College and Career Expo

April 15, 2019

The community is invited to explore 21st century careers and areas of study at the College and Career Expo at Harper College, a popular event aimed at igniting an excitement for learning and higher education. The ninth annual expo, which is free and open to the public, takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Read More

Harper engineering team competing in NASA Rover Challenge

April 09, 2019

Harper College students have been hard at work preparing to compete in the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Read More

Harper, Zurich North America recognize apprenticeship partnership

April 05, 2019

To help develop its workforce for years to come, Zurich North America partnered with Harper College three years ago to offer a first of its kind General Insurance Apprenticeship. Since then, the company has hired 62 individuals into the program, graduated two classes of apprentices and launched a Cybersecurity Technician Apprenticeship. Harper recently recognized current apprentices and graduates alike through its Stand Up and Be Counted program. Read More

The Clay Guild to hold spring pottery sale

April 03, 2019

The Harper College Clay Guild will once again hold its spring pottery sale on April 24-25, offering the public a chance to shop for one-of-a-kind pieces. Read More

Harper to hold High School Open House

March 22, 2019

The High School Open House on April 3 will offer high school students and their parents an opportunity to see why more than a third of area graduates turn to Harper College to begin their journey in higher education. Read More

Pottery sale to feature one-of-a-kind pieces

March 22, 2019

The community is invited to shop for one-of-a-kind pottery pieces at the Harper College Clay Guild's pottery sale April 24-25 in the Avanté Center. Read More

Harper Police to get new tool to keep campus safe

March 21, 2019

The Harper College Police Department will soon have another tool available to them to preserve and protect the campus community. Sworn police officers will be equipped with Tasers later in the semester after completing a comprehensive training program. Read More

Three phone calls spark nationally recognized partnership between Harper and high schools

March 20, 2019

The day after Dr. Ken Ender was selected to become Harper College’s fifth president in 2009, he reached out to the superintendents of Harper’s three high school sender districts, wanting to assure they’d be a top priority. An unprecedented regional partnership was soon established, leading to remarkable strides over the next decade. Read More

Panel explores how women in public service are reshaping leadership

March 15, 2019

Four Northwest suburban women who currently hold public office gathered for the Harper College Educational Foundation's HOPE Giving Circle event to share her story and offer insight into the opportunities and challenges facing today’s women in public service. Read More