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Harper among top 150 community colleges eligible for $1 million Aspen Prize

November 03, 2021

Harper College is among the top 150 institutions eligible for the nation’s signature recognition for America’s community colleges – the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Read More

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Rep. Casten, FAA officials visit Harper to engage with drone program

November 03, 2021

Harper College students explained workforce opportunities for unmanned aircraft and guided visitors to test a drone pilot simulator. Read More

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Experience Day brings together young learners, Harper expertise

November 03, 2021

Annual Harper College event was presented in a hybrid format, with elementary and middle school students engaging in on-campus and online activities. Read More

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Veterans find connection, belonging at Harper College

November 01, 2021

On-campus Center for Student Veterans and Military-Connected Students offers resources, support for those who served. Read More

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Harper program teaches job skills to students with mild intellectual disabilities

October 25, 2021

Eric Hiller, a young adult with autism, gained a range of employability skills via Harper College’s Career Skills Institute. Read More

Christmas and Eve Lily Nikopoulos NaNoWriMo Challenge

Harper’s NaNoWriMo course inspires writers, produces author

October 14, 2021

Lily Nikopoulos published ‘Christmas and Eve’ after completing her draft in Harper College’s Community Education novel-writing workshop. Read More

Stacie Hemley

Scholarship helps Harper student stay on the path to success

October 13, 2021

The Igniting Paths to Success Scholarship enabled Stacie Hemley to pursue a business degree full-time at Harper College. Read More

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Harper celebrates and supports LGBTQIA+ communities with first Pride Fest

October 07, 2021

Inaugural event honors LGBTQ History Month and National Coming Out Day with Pride Walk, yoga class on October 11. Read More

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Harper partners with SIU for new bachelor’s degree pathways

October 05, 2021

University Center and Saluki Step Ahead agreements provide Harper students the opportunity to complete a four-year degree with Southern Illinois University at a lower cost. Read More

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Study: Harper grads earn $650K more after degree or certificate

September 29, 2021

More than 85% of completers of Associate in Applied Science programs or long-term certificates were employed in career jobs within a year of graduation, according to a new study. Read More

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Last Updated: 12/19/24