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Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship Semifinalists

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

April 30, 2025

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

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

April 30, 2025

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

New Harper College Board of Trustees

Harper College Board of Trustees welcomes new members

April 29, 2025

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

Marcos Aguilar teaches an ASL course

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

April 23, 2025

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

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

April 21, 2025

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

Three From Ukraine

Harper College to host Three From Ukraine film series

April 14, 2025

Starting April 25, 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

Doug Spiwak to be inducted into NACDA Hall of Fame

April 10, 2025

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

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Harper to host Quantum in Healthcare event exploring cutting-edge medical innovation

April 09, 2025

Featuring experts in the quantum field, the April 28 event at Harper College will highlight how this technology is reshaping the future of health care diagnostics, treatment and research. Read More

Erick Flores

Harper College, Partners for Our Communities partnership transformed Erick Flores’ life

April 01, 2025

The Harper alum and his family found support and success beginning with Harper English literacy classes, and free child care, at POC’s Community Resource Center in Palatine. Read More

Distinguished Alumni Awards call for nominations

Nominations open for 2025 Harper College Distinguished Alumni Awards

March 27, 2025

Each year, Harper recognizes alumni who have shown outstanding professional achievement and dedication to serving the community. Nominate an alum before May 5. Read More

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Last Updated: 12/19/24