2026 News & Stories

Harper opens Emergency Services Training Center, expanding hands-on training for first responders

The state-of-the-art center will be home to Harper College’s new Fire Academy, delivering immersive training for students and career firefighters. Read More

Remembering Bernie Bluestein: Harper student and WWII hero passes away at 102

For more than 35 years, Bluestein was a fixture at Harper College, often working alongside students decades younger than him in the sculpture studio that now bears his name. Read More

From uncertainty to finding her voice: Alumna Maham Khan shares her story on Harper Talks

The latest episode of Harper College’s alumni podcast highlights the Harper communications professor’s path from student to storyteller. Read More

Harper to host Disability Symposium on disability justice in action

This year’s event at Harper College will discuss moving beyond mandates to embracing disability culture and advocacy. Read More

Harper College Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Bijal Chaturvedi to fill vacancy

Chaturvedi was selected after the board reviewed 24 applications and conducted interviews with candidates to fill the vacancy created by the January resignation of Trustee Emeritus Diane Hill. Read More

From soil to service: Harper student gives back through the Harper Grows garden

After receiving help from Harper College’s Hawks Care Resource Center, nursing student Edith Mugisha began volunteering in the campus garden that supplies fresh produce to students seeking food support. Read More

Let’s play two: Harper baseball set for games at Wintrust Field

The home of the Schaumburg Boomers will host double-headers that pit the Harper College Hawks against teams from Morton College (March 20) and Rock Valley College (April 10). Read More

Harper’s InZone Summer Camp returns with hands-on learning and creative exploration

The popular program offers hundreds of courses at Harper College’s Palatine campus for kids and teens across STEM, the arts, sports and more. Read More

Harper recognized as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction

Achieving the Dream, a national organization that partners with community colleges, honored Harper College for demonstrating sustained excellence in advancing student success outcomes. Read More

Harper to host Black history celebration on March 12

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Black History is a free event open to the community featuring an interactive display of rare historical artifacts and musical performances. Read More