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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

Pride Fest flag

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

SIU Harper Signing Table

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

Harper College Campus

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

Study Abroad Panama

Harper supporting study abroad access with passport grant

September 28, 2021

The Institute of International Education’s American Passport grant aims to increase participation and diversity in study abroad journeys for students. Read More

Shelley Gilchrist Artist Statement Small WOrks

Small Works show brings art tradition back to campus

September 16, 2021

After a year off, the annual Harper National Juried Exhibition returns to spotlight pieces by artists from around the country while supporting the arts at the college. Read More

John Lawson Harper College Chief of Police

Harper College Police Department joins MCAT task force

September 14, 2021

Northwest suburban police agencies comprise the Major Case Assistance Team, which provides investigative, forensic, surveillance and traffic crash reconstruction support to member agencies. Read More

Arnetta Walker

Harper student reinventing herself via Career Exploration course, Igniting Paths scholarship

September 09, 2021

Before discovering the support available at Harper College, Arnetta Walker never would have enrolled. Now she’s on her way to a health care credential. Read More about Arnetta

Brian Gedemer Pop-Up

Harper chef helms pop-up food events on campus

September 08, 2021

Themed lunchtime pop-ups bring cookout fare, freshly made guacamole and more to Harper College’s campus community. Read More

Dr. Tamara A. Johnson

Harper’s new VP of DEI blends background in psychology, inclusive excellence framework

August 25, 2021

Dr. Tamara A. Johnson, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, reflects on the common threads of her career as she prepares to enhance Harper College initiatives to serve underrepresented populations. Read More

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Last Updated: 5/13/25