2025 News & Stories

Ten Questions with Sonia Ajakaiye

The nursing student reflects on the diversity she sees at Harper College, the importance of laughter in her life and how she wishes she could get things done with a “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo.” Read More

High school culinary students compete in Harper College Culinary Competition

Approximately 150 students from High School Districts 211 and 214 tested their creativity, teamwork and cooking skills in a ‘Chopped’-style contest at Harper. Read More

Alumnus Steven Mastandrea discusses how Harper connected him with internet pioneers on Harper Talks

The software engineer’s time at Harper College helped him decide to pursue a career in computer engineering, landing him on the ground floor of the modern internet in the ’90s. Read More

Harper’s InZone summer camp empowers kids to explore, build skills for the future

From constructing and flying drones to learning how to cook delicious meals and build and market a business, Harper College’s InZone summer program gives youth hard-to-find hands-on experience. Read More

Alumnus Andrew Payette shares how Harper connected him with a public policy career on Harper Talks

The constituent services liaison for the office of Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses how his Harper College experience prepared him for apolitical work helping constituents on the newest episode of the Harper Talks alumni podcast. Read More

Intimate Harper College concert to highlight the music of film noir

Nightfall: A Concert of Film Noir Music, featuring Peter Aglinskas, Linda Veleckis Aglinskas and John Devlin, will take place on March 15. Read More

Harper’s new Emergency Services Training Center brings the heat for first responder training

Harper College has broken ground on a center and fire tower that will educate students and provide training for regional firefighters. The college is also establishing the Fire Training Academy for both aspiring and career firefighters. Read More

‘Luck Be a Lady’: Harper College Theatre Ensemble to present ‘Guys and Dolls’

Tickets are on sale for performances of the Tony Award-winning musical, which will run through March 16 at Harper’s Performing Arts Center. Read More

Harper's HOPE Scholarship supports students through collective giving

To celebrate its 10th year, the HOPE Giving Circle has launched the 10 for 10 initiative, which is fundraising to award 10 scholarships each worth $10,000 to Harper students. Read More

Supporting Community College Baccalaureate degrees to strengthen Illinois' workforce

New legislation would allow Illinois community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields. This initiative aims to expand access to affordable, flexible higher education options for working adults and address the state’s growing workforce needs. Read More