March 14, 2019
The first cohort of Harper College Promise Scholars won’t arrive on campus until fall 2019, but that hasn’t stopped a few extremely motivated students from getting a head start after graduating from high school early. Read More
March 05, 2019
The Harper Ensemble Theatre Company presents the early adventures of Peter Pan in the Tony Award-winning “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The play runs March 15-24 at the Performing Arts Center. Read More
February 28, 2019
Harper College is hosting a series of information breakfasts for companies interested in learning more about the College’s robust apprenticeship program. Read More
February 13, 2019
The Harper College Board of Trustees has approved the selection of Dr. Avis Proctor as its next college President by unanimous vote. Dr. Proctor will become the sixth president of Harper College on July 1, 2019, succeeding Dr. Ken Ender who is ending his 10-year tenure at the institution on June 30. Read More
February 12, 2019
John Chapman, Chief Executive Officer of Clearwater Capital Partners, will provide insight into this year’s economic and markets outlook at a Harper College seminar, “Outlook 2019,” on March 5. Read More
February 08, 2019
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visited Harper College to tour the advanced manufacturing lab and other state-of-the-art facilities that help students develop the high-tech skills they need for 21st century jobs. The veteran lawmaker was instrumental in securing a $12.9 million Department of Labor grant in 2012 to expand Harper College’s advanced manufacturing training program to other community colleges throughout Illinois. Read More
February 04, 2019
ESPN is celebrating 50 years of the Special Olympics with a story on Harper College alumna Bree Bogucki, who’s overcoming her disabilities in a big way. Now at Tennessee Wesleyan University, Bree is excelling at school and at track while advocating on behalf of others with disabilities. “Even though we may have challenges, that shouldn’t define us,” she says. Read More
January 17, 2019
While Diego Cruz's grit and determination have served him well, life is not without its challenges. His family's undocumented status causes financial hardship and stress, while his commute to school takes 90 minutes on the bus. Yet Diego is confident he'll achieve his dreams. "Harper's setting me up for success," he says. Read More
January 15, 2019
Three current community college presidents have been named finalists in Harper College’s search for its sixth president. Read More
January 10, 2019
Launched in 2016, the geographic information systems program at Harper College offers instruction in the high-growth industry of geospatial technologies. Recent graduate Mickey Davis is among those who landed a full-time GIS position before earning his certificate. Read More
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