2025 News & Stories

Harper alum Aini Asim awarded coveted Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship

The recent Harper College graduate plans to use the Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship to study molecular and cellular biology with a goal of becoming a surgeon. Read More

Harper to co-host Juneteenth in the Burbs

Co-hosted by iCU Community and the Township of Schaumburg, the annual celebration returns to Harper College’s Palatine campus on Saturday, June 21. Read More

Alumnus Dr. Joseph Sagerer explores ancient pyramids, student potential on Harper Talks

The Dominican University physics professor – and real-life Indiana Jones – discusses how curiosity and hands-on learning shaped his journey from Harper student to groundbreaking researcher. Read More

Ten Questions with Enkh-Orgil 'EO' Sumberdariya

The president of Harper College’s Student Veterans’ Association discusses being a Marine veteran, his respect for Captain America and why he’d love to live in Singapore. Read More

Free Summer Concert Series to feature Harper ensembles, Chicago-based bands

Harper College’s annual outdoor music series will feature groups performing rock, jazz, folk and more from June 5 through July 31. Read More

Harper College celebrates Class of 2025 with messages of hope, resilience and belonging

Harper College proudly honored the achievements of the Class of 2025 during its 57th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 16. Read More

Harper breaks ground on new Business and Social Sciences Building

The newest addition to the Harper College campus will house more than a dozen academic programs along with flexible learning spaces, a moot courtroom and a 300-seat theater. Read More

Alumna Ushna Zamir shares how Harper’s Speech and Debate team changed her career path on Harper Talks

The human resources professional discusses the lifelong friends she made as a Harper College student and the impact of one professor’s belief in her. Read More

As kids, they went on Harper tours. As students, they lead them

On Fridays, Harper students shepherd groups of grade school students on campus tours, connecting the kids with a college in their community. For the guides, this experience brings back memories of wonder, excitement and prized T-shirts. Read More

Harper College Community Impact Fund Grant application deadline extended

During the past three years, Harper has awarded $190,000 to 16 area nonprofits. Organizations can apply for the next round of funding through May 16. Read More