News & Stories

Harper student awarded coveted Jack Kent Cooke scholarship

May 03, 2017

Harper College student Wali Rizvi is still trying to wrap his head around the news he’s been awarded the most prestigious scholarship for community college students in the country. The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship will award him up to $40,000 per year for up to three years. Read More

"Plein-air" to showcase original work of fashion design students

May 02, 2017

Harper College's annual fashion show will showcase the original work of talented fashion design students. This year’s show, “Plein-air,” takes place at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, May 19. Read More

HOPE Giving Circle panel explores women (or lack thereof) in senior leadership

May 01, 2017

Studies show diversity at the top positively correlates with better organizational performance. So, why are more women not in senior leadership roles? The Harper College Educational Foundation’s HOPE Giving Circle recently held an event, “Women at the Table,” to explore the issue. Read More

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Dean tapped for fellowship for aspiring presidents

April 29, 2017

Dr. Jennifer Berne, Harper's Dean of Liberal Arts, has been selected for the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence. The prestigious program aims to expand the talent pipeline amid a looming shortage of community college presidents and the critical need to improve student success. Read More

Student places second in cupcake competition

April 28, 2017

Student Kate Bogdanowicz’s spring-themed cupcake took second place and a $500 prize at the fifth annual Community Colleges Cupcake Competition last week against Elgin Community College. Read More

New student trustee "grateful for the opportunity"

April 26, 2017

First-generation college student Niki Safakas has been sworn in as Harper's new student trustee. The 19-year-old Schaumburg High School graduate was elected by the student body to serve a one-year term. Read More

Haas foundation taps manufacturing program for grant

April 24, 2017

The Gene Haas Foundation recently awarded a $15,000 grant to Harper College to support scholarships for students in the manufacturing program. Read More

Harper recognizes Barrington Bank and Trust for employing alumni

April 17, 2017

The Harper College Educational Foundation recently recognized Barrington Bank and Trust Co. through its Stand Up and Be Counted program, an initiative that celebrates employers throughout the community that hire Harper alumni. Read More

Harper partners with neighboring St. John to put on Pulitzer Prize-winning “Doubt”

April 17, 2017

The Harper Ensemble Theatre’s upcoming production of “Doubt: A Parable” will take place across the street from Harper's main campus at the picturesque St. John United Church of Christ. The play runs April 21-30. Read More

College and Career Expo to feature dozens of activities, draw 1,000 visitors

April 11, 2017

The seventh annual College and Career Expo on April 22 will feature dozens of fun, educational and interactive demonstrations and activities aimed at inspiring area students and their parents to prepare earlier for higher education. Read More