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Harper College Educational Foundation awards $50,000 to local nonprofits

July 13, 2023

The Harper College Educational Foundation recently awarded $50,000 to six, local nonprofit organizations in the second year of its Community Innovation Fund Grant Program. Read More

Dr. Ruth Williams

Dr. Ruth Williams named provost of Harper College

July 10, 2023

Dr. Ruth Williams has been named provost of Harper College effective July 10. Read More

Bear Family McDonald's Restaurants and Harper College representatives celebrate their new partnership

Harper partners with McDonald’s of Chicagoland on education program

June 28, 2023

Bear Family Restaurants and Harper College hosted a career-focused event at local McDonald’s to celebrate their education-focused partnership program Read More

ICCTA Award 2023 Equity and Diversity

Harper honored with ICCTA’s Equity and Diversity Award

June 13, 2023

For the second time, the Illinois Community College Trustees Association awarded Harper College’s leadership on policies that enhance institutional diversity, equity and inclusion for underrepresented groups. Read More

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Harper's Class of 2023 graduates 'a beacon of hope for your communities'

May 19, 2023

Harper College celebrated its Class of 2023 at its 55th annual Commencement Ceremony on May 19. Read More

Women Track and Field Champions 2023

Women’s Track and Field team wins national championship

May 16, 2023

The women’s team swept all relays and earned multiple individual awards on the way to a second NJCAA Division III Championship title (and first since 2011). Congratulations Hawks! Read More

Stop the Bleed class

Harper employees learn to save lives in Stop the Bleed class

May 15, 2023

Harper College’s Department of Risk Management recently hosted a Stop the Bleed class, preparing faculty and staff to help save lives in emergency situations. Read More

Exterior of the Education and Work Center in Hanover Park

EWC offers holistic support, paths to sustainable careers

May 11, 2023

A partnership between Harper College, Elgin Community College and others, the Education and Work Center seeks to change lives by providing free classes and resources that meet the community’s needs. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Walt Mundt Bill Kelley Herb Johnson Pat Stack

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi presents $500,000 to help launch aviation maintenance program

May 08, 2023

Harper is preparing to launch an aviation maintenance program to address a gap in affordable training and education in the region. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor Bill Kelley

Expanding the role of community colleges helps local communities, our state and our country

May 01, 2023

It is time to explore ways in which Harper and other Illinois community colleges continue to evolve to meet community needs and support our state's strategic plan for higher education, "A Thriving Illinois." Read More

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Last Updated: 12/19/24