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2025 News & Stories

 

Lillian Xie, Harper College Distinguished Scholar alumna and youngest planned giving donor.

Lillian Xie: A Full-Circle Journey of Purpose and Philanthropy

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

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Districts 211, 214, 220 and Harper College launch College Now program

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

Martha Bell speaks at the dedication of the Martha Bell Gallery

Harper dedicates gallery to steadfast arts supporter Martha Bell

Martha’s generous gifts fund arts programs across Harper College along with a new, full-time art curator and gallery manager position. Read More

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Harper president shares condolences on loss of alumnus Charlie Kirk

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

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Harper College receives 2025 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award

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

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

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

Lyrik Cruz poses in Humboldt Park

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

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

Katsiaryna Piatsevich sewing welding

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

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

President's Art Selection Award 2025

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

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

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

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

Last Updated: 5/13/25