2025 News & Stories

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

Ten Questions with Ailyn Trujillo

Harper alum Ailyn Trujillo, circulation supervisor for the Harper College Library, discusses her preference for warm weather and how her 5-year-old self would have been impressed that she works in a building full of books. Read More

Four Harper students named semifinalists for prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship

Harper College students Bruno Diaz, Wengipreye Indiamaowei, Annette Lee and Priyanka Saroya are among the semifinalists for the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which supports students as they pursue bachelor's degrees. Read More

A bachelor’s degree within reach: Why Illinois must embrace Community College Baccalaureates

We stand in full support of bold, proposed bipartisan legislation that would allow Illinois community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields. This is not only necessary, it is long overdue. Read More

Harper College Board of Trustees welcomes new members

Recently elected trustees Eric Knox and James Meyer were sworn in at the April 28 meeting, alongside new Student Trustee Adekunbi Aransiola. Read More

Deaf ASL instructor Marcos Aguilar brings global perspective, immersive learning experiences to Harper

From helping to create Ecuador’s first sign language dictionary to teaching about Deaf culture, the Harper College educator works hard to make sure all voices are heard. Read More

Harper College Theatre Ensemble lurks in the shadows with ‘Gaslight’

Harper’s ensemble will present one of theatre’s most enduring plays, which originated the term ‘gaslight,’ from April 30 through May 4. Read More

Harper College to host Three From Ukraine film series

Harper’s Communication Arts department will screen a trio of films made in Ukraine, from award-winners to the animated family film ‘Mavka: The Forest Song.’ Read More

Doug Spiwak to be inducted into NACDA Hall of Fame

Harper College’s former director of athletics and fitness, who retired in 2022, is the sole community college representative among the 2025 inductees named to the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Hall of Fame. Read More