Harper College will be closed on Tuesday, November 3, for Election Day.
March 25, 2016
We rose up early for our drive to Kufunda Village in the Ruwa area, about 20 miles from Harare. The contrast between urban and rural infrastructure was evident as the roads changed from double lane tar roads, to single lane roads of steadily deteriorating quality, to stony gravel roads. Read More
March 24, 2016
When asked about the most exciting item on the itinerary prior to our departure to Zimbabwe, most of us expressed our eagerness to visit the majestic Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya). It shouldn’t be surprising then that when we woke up on Thursday, our group was elated to finally be heading to the Victoria Falls National Park. Read More
March 23, 2016
The Painted Dog Conservation Project (PDC) is dedicated to the education and preservation of endangered painted dogs (Lycaon pictus) in Zimbabwe and elsewhere in Africa. These animals are also known as the African wild dog or the African hunting dog. Read More
March 19, 2016
The following posts were composed by Harper College Honors students participating in a study abroad program with Prof. Mukila Maitha of the Geography Department. Read More
March 18, 2016
Everyone and everything is waking up after a long winter. Time to kick the college search back into gear! Here are four tips to help put the spring into your step this month as you explore college options.... Read More
March 14, 2016
How's that short list of college or universities coming along? What do you really know about them? Info from their website…comments from friends, neighbors, older brothers or sisters…mom or dad? The most important thing to remember in selecting the right campus for YOU is to ask your own questions. Here are five good ones to ask the next college recruiter you talk to.... Read More
March 09, 2016
A passion to join the Peace Corp, growing up in Mexico, a high school teacher’s advice, a class on East African literature — these different paths helped lead Harper Honors students to a 10-day study abroad trip to Zimbabwe scheduled during spring break. Read More
February 18, 2016
Once hired as a probationary firefighter, I felt confident I would succeed and make it through probation with the foundation my degree provided me. Read More
February 17, 2016
Two years (60 credit hours) of fully paid tuition. Fees included. $500 book stipend per semester. Are you interested? Read More
February 15, 2016
Jack Lloyd took a look around the BMO Harris Bank conference room in Rolling Meadows and reveled at all the ways Harper College had impacted each and every person there.“I don’t know that we’d be able to operate without our Harper alumni,” said Lloyd, BMO Harris Bank market president. Read More