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
April 29, 2017
Dr. Jennifer Berne, 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
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
April 27, 2017
Ten years ago, in 2006, I started my first day as a student here at Harper. I was a first-generation college student, but I never thought too much of it until after I graduated from Harper. My parents are Pakistani Muslim immigrants who did not attend college in the United States and could not offer any guidance on how to navigate college or how to choose a career path. Read More
April 27, 2017
Michael Turgeon is an engineer, entrepreneur, financial planner and proud Harper graduate. Although Michael’s high school friends jokingly referred to Harper as the “University of Southern Palatine,” Michael is very proud of his choice to attend Harper. Read More
April 26, 2017
First-generation college student Niki Safakas has been sworn in as Harper's new student trustee. The Schaumburg High School graduate was elected by the student body to serve a one-year term. Read More
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
April 18, 2017
When Diana Guarneros thinks of college, she envisions herself in an art studio surrounded by sketchbooks and sculpting tools, working to bring her ideas to life. With her good grades and long list of co-curricular activities, the Elk Grove High School sophomore is doing everything she can to get there. There’s just one problem. “I’ve checked out some schools and they’re pricey,” Diana said. “Attending could be tricky.” Read More
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
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