Harper College will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
March 17, 2025
The software engineer’s time at Harper College helped him decide to pursue a career in computer engineering, landing him on the ground floor of the modern internet in the ’90s. Read More
March 13, 2025
Paying out of pocket for your college education isn't the only option available to you. Here are seven means of funding your academic goals. Read More
March 13, 2025
From constructing and flying drones to learning how to cook delicious meals and build and market a business, Harper College’s InZone summer program gives youth hard-to-find hands-on experience. Read More
March 11, 2025
Harper College alumnus Steven Mastandrea shares his journey from Harper to the University of Illinois, where he studied computer engineering. During his time there in the 1990s, he gained early exposure to the internet boom which helped shape his career. Mastandrea also discusses his dual career paths — serving as Vice President of Engineering at Vibes while dedicating years to firefighting, EMS, and dive rescue work. Steven emphasizes the value of starting at a community college to explore interests and save money before transferring to a university. Listen to Episode 44
March 09, 2025
Harper College in Palatine is adding a $9.3 million emergency services training center long sought by local fire departments. The 9,040-square-foot facility will educate aspiring firefighters and provide continuing professional development to current firefighters. Read the Daily Herald Article
March 07, 2025
The constituent services liaison for the office of Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses how his Harper College experience prepared him for apolitical work helping constituents on the newest episode of the Harper Talks alumni podcast. Read More
March 06, 2025
Stress can profoundly impact your health. Here are 5 five ways to achieve a healthy balance between life’s demands and what matters most to you. Read More
March 05, 2025
Nightfall: A Concert of Film Noir Music, featuring Peter Aglinskas, Linda Veleckis Aglinskas and John Devlin, will take place on March 15. Read More
March 04, 2025
Harper College has broken ground on a center and fire tower that will educate students and provide training for regional firefighters. The college is also establishing the Fire Training Academy for both aspiring and career firefighters. Read More