8 Common Myths About Financial Aid
January 23, 2025
Exploring financial aid options can be discouraging and confusing. Let's set the record straight by debunking some common myths about financial aid. Read More
Harper College is closed Friday, July 3, for Independence Day (Observed).
January 23, 2025
Exploring financial aid options can be discouraging and confusing. Let's set the record straight by debunking some common myths about financial aid. Read More
January 22, 2025
A jack of all trades in Harper College’s Operations Services department, Michelle will receive the award at an annual event celebrating the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 29. Read More
January 21, 2025
When Roger Doherty-Ramirez signed up for Harper College Foundation’s Interactive Tour last fall, he didn’t anticipate an emotional homecoming. Read More
January 16, 2025
Keeping your energy levels up through the day is a challenge, but it's doable. Here are five professional tips to help you stay focused and refreshed. Read More
January 15, 2025
Alumni Carolina Szoepe and Ryan Facks embarked on careers in geographical information systems because of the skills they honed and the encouragement they received in Harper College’s GIS program. Read More
January 14, 2025
Making smoothies was April’s culinary trick to blend good nutrition into her children’s treats. Little did she know that she would later blend this home skill with her career skills to create one of the most popular businesses in her hometown of Glenview. Blended Health and Smoothie Bar’s initial launch plan, however, was anything but harmonious. Its planned opening coincided with the onset of the pandemic’s shutdown, meaning April would have to blend all her industry experience, business acumen, creativity and determination to redesign her business to maintain the perfect harmony of safety, service and community while blending delicious, healthy products. Read More
January 14, 2025
Chicago leads the nation for the highest density of dogs in the U.S., averaging 1,037 dogs per square kilometer. With so many dogs sharing the bustling urban space, well-mannered behavior is essential for a harmonious environment. Asia Poe opened Good Manners Dog Training to address this need in the northwest suburbs, focusing on practical, real-world training to ensure that dogs develop the skills needed to coexist peacefully with their owners and the community. Read More
January 14, 2025
The Shining Light on Hope and Justice campaign invites the Harper College community to be inspired by King’s example and acknowledge those who make a positive impact on campus, leading up to the annual King celebration on Jan. 29. Read More
January 13, 2025
If you’re feeling stressed, you’re not alone. The American Psychological Association found that 76% of adults recently surveyed reported suffering health impacts due to stress and 27% said they’re often so stressed they can’t function. The American Heart Association warns that chronic stress can affect mental and physical health, including anxiety, depression, concentration problems, heart disease, stroke and more. Read More
January 13, 2025
Harper College Police Chief John Lawson, a 1987 Harper College graduate, reflects on his journey from Harper's criminal justice program to leading the campus police department. He shares insights into his 40-year law enforcement career including 28 years with the Roselle Police Department, the challenges of campus policing, and his dedication to community engagement and safety. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and making a difference. Listen to Episode 42