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Art and Design Faculty Exhibition 2025

Sen. Dick Durbin visits Harper College

Sen. Durbin visits Harper, discusses funding for job training

April 20, 2026

The senior senator from Illinois also toured Harper College’s new Emergency Services Training Center, for which Durbin secured a $1 million federal grant. Read More

STEAM Fair

Harper’s STEAM Fair offers hands-on exploration for all ages

April 17, 2026

The annual event on April 25 will turn the Harper College campus into an interactive learning environment with demonstrations and activities for visitors of all ages. Read More

Harper Radio WHCM Book Abeer Abu Ghalyoun

Harper Radio earns national honors while amplifying student voices

April 17, 2026

As WHCM celebrates 25 years on the FM airwaves, Harper College’s student radio station continues to receive major awards from national organizations. Read More

The Harper Talks logo is featured with a photo of alumnus John Schippman

From ‘Scrappy C’ to Chicago sports leader: Alumnus John Schippman shares his journey on Harper Talks

April 17, 2026

The Emmy Award-winning executive producer reflects on persistence, finding direction and building a career in sports media. Read More

Dr. Proctor Economic Impact Study

Harper College fuels regional economy, study shows

April 16, 2026

Illinois community colleges generate $27.2 billion in impact and support more than 324,000 jobs statewide. Read More

Bill Kelley Avis Proctor

Illinois is closer than ever to expanding access to bachelor’s degrees. Now we must finish the job.

April 15, 2026

To celebrate Community College Month, Dr. Avis Proctor, Harper College president, and Bill Kelley, chair of the Harper College Board of Trustees, highlight the importance of legislation that would bring bachelor’s degrees within reach of more Illinois residents. Read More

two firetrucks parked in front of the Emergency Services Training Center

Daily Herald opinion: A vision realized: Harper College training center strengthens future of public safety

April 14, 2026

Harper College has opened its $9.3 million, 9,040-square-foot Emergency Services Training Center -- including a prominent four-story burn tower for regional firefighter training -- in a project decades in the making. Read the Daily Herald Article

AACC 2026 Award

Harper honored nationally for exemplary leadership partnership

April 14, 2026

Harper College earned the Exemplary CEO/Board Relationship Award from the American Association of Community Colleges on April 13. Read More

Scott Mackeben, chief of the Palatine Fire Department, standing at a podium and giving a speech with a yellow fire truck behind him

‘This group made it happen’: Firefighting training center 25 years in the making opens at Harper College

April 11, 2026

Harper College has opened its $9.3 million, 9,040-square-foot Emergency Services Training Center, which facilitates regional firefighter training. Read the Daily Herald Article

the Harper Bookstore display featuring two mannequins in Harper gear and one in graduation regalia

Harper Bookstore Utilizes Expertise of Fashion Merchandising Students for Graduation Window Display

April 09, 2026

The Harper’s Bizarre Fashion Club flexed their visual merchandising skills at the Harper College Bookstore. The students gained hands-on experience in dressing a themed window and the Bookstore landed a professional Harper product display in time for graduation. Win-Win! Check out the before and after pics

Last Updated: 9/30/26