News Bureau

Harper was a "great journey" for University of Michigan student

September 13, 2018

When Faustas Udrenas arrived at Harper College, he wasn’t sure if he’d be “missing out” on the kinds of opportunities that a four-year institution may offer. Two years later, enriched by an abundance of experiences and relationships, he wrapped up his time on campus utterly convinced he had made the right decision.

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Health and Recreation Center opens through partnership with Palatine Park District, Northwest Community Healthcare

September 10, 2018

The reimagined, state-of-the art Foglia Foundation Health and Recreation Center at Harper College has opened its doors after an extensive renovation, setting the new standard for organizations partnering to pool resources to better serve the community.

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Mother and daughter thriving together at Harper

September 05, 2018

Whenever people ask Brianna Vasquez if it’s weird to go to college with her mother, she doesn’t hesitate to respond. “It hasn’t been weird in the least,” she said. “I love coming to campus with my mom and eating lunch together. But most of all, I love getting to see first-hand the good that Harper does for her.” With honors classes, Phi Theta Kappa and ambitions to study psychology, Brianna's thriving as well.

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Marine finds sense of community among fellow student veterans

August 29, 2018

Transitioning from the Marines to civilian life was overwhelming for Mudassir "Moon" Hussaini. He had never felt so lost. But he quickly found a sense of community at Harper College.

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Harper partners with OpenStax to increase use of free textbooks

August 22, 2018

The high cost of traditional textbooks – an average of somewhere between $600 and $1,400 per student each year, research shows – not only impacts students’ ability to attend college, but also their ability to complete coursework. A new partnership with OpenStax aims to reduce those textbook and course material costs for Harper College students.

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