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2026 News & Stories

 

Juneteenth in the Burbs

Juneteenth in the Burbs returns to Harper College for a celebration of freedom, culture and community

The free event on Saturday, June 20, will feature live music, local vendors and family-friendly activities. Read More

ICCTA Awards 2026

Dr. Avis Proctor receives ICCTA Advocacy Award

The Illinois Community College Trustees Association recognized Harper College’s president for her leadership advancing student success and strengthening collaboration across the state’s community colleges. Read More

Harper Talks Kris Piepenburg

From student to professor: Kris Piepenburg reflects on a lifetime at Harper on Harper Talks

The retiring English professor and alumnus discusses discovering his path, memorable campus experiences and more than three decades of teaching at Harper College. Read More

Brittney Monreal

Strong start, bright future: Harper alum continues engineering journey at Purdue

A foundation of support and preparation is helping Brittney Monreal take the next step toward a career in sustainability. Read More

Summer Concert Series Pavilion

Harper’s Summer Concert Series returns with eclectic lineup of free outdoor performances

Fifth annual music series will take place Thursday nights from May 28 through August 6 on Harper College’s Palatine campus. Read More

Several Harper College graduates applaud at the Commencement ceremony

Harper College celebrates Class of 2026 and the power of beginning again

Harper College proudly celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 during its 58th Annual Commencement Ceremony. Read More

Dom Flemons

Dom Flemons brings ‘Bronze Buckaroo’ and a deeper history of American music to Harper

The Grammy-winning musician will headline Harper College’s first Back Porch Revue Festival, blending music and film in a free performance centered on Black cowboys. Read More

Mark Klemencic stands behind text that says Ten Questions With Mark Klemencic

Ten Questions with Marc Klemencic

The Harper College Distinguished Alumnus, who got a second chance at a successful career at Harper, discusses the best advice he’s received and why he’d like to be best friends with Rocky Balboa. Read More

Jeff Przybylo

Building speakers, building people: Jeff Przybylo’s 30 years at Harper

As the Harper College professor prepares to retire, the influence of his leadership with the Speech and Debate team and in the classroom continues across generations of students. Read More

Harper Talks 53 Kiara Trejo

Alumna Kiara Trejo shares her full-circle journey from Harper to the jobsite on Harper Talks

The construction manager reflects on finding direction at Harper College, breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry and returning to campus to help lead the Canning Student Center project. Read More

Last Updated: 5/13/26