Harper College

2025 News & Stories

 

AI degree

Harper launches artificial intelligence and cloud computing degree program

The new program will prepare Harper College students for in-demand jobs in AI and cloud computing and create career pathways. Read More

Aspen 2027 Top 200

Harper eligible for $1 million Aspen Prize for third consecutive time

Harper College is among the top 200 institutions eligible for the nation’s signature recognition for community colleges – the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Read More

HOPE 2025 Scholars

10 for 10: HOPE Giving Circle celebrates a decade of empowerment with largest scholarship cohort

Now in its 10th year, the philanthropic community supported by the Harper College Educational Foundation named 10 HOPE scholars for the 2025-26 academic year. Read More

Distinguished Alumni Awards event

Harper to celebrate 2025 Distinguished Alumni

The annual awards program on November 6 will honor five Harper College alumni who have made an impact through their careers and in their communities. Read More

Exercise equipment

Harper and Life Fitness/Hammer Strength announce multi-year partnership to enhance campus fitness and education experiences

Collaboration brings new fitness equipment and hands-on research to Harper College, strengthening ties between industry and education. Read More

Sam Garrison (as Georg Nowack) and Bethany Brautigam (as Amalia Balash) sit on a bench with their love letters

Harper College Theatre Ensemble presents 'She Loves Me,' a timeless musical with heart

Harper sets the stage for its fall musical, a romantic comedy which will run November 14-23 at the college's Performing Arts Center. Read More

James Hamill honored

Harper honors founding trustee James Hamill

Elected in 1965, James Hamill and his fellow trustees guided Harper College through its earliest milestones – from selecting the college’s name to breaking ground on its Palatine campus. Read More

Job Placement Resource Center

Harper’s Job Placement Resource Center prepares students for jobs and internships

With resume workshops, interview coaching and employer partnerships, the center equips Harper College students and alumni with skills and connections to launch their careers. Read More

Feed the Need logo

Harper joins second annual Feed the Need Food Drive

Sponsored by the Illinois Community College Board, the drive is a friendly competition to stock campus pantries, running from October 15 through November 28. Read More

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

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

Last Updated: 5/13/25