Harper College is closed Friday, July 3, for Independence Day (Observed).
April 29, 2026
Mentorship and hands-on experience prepare Harper College students to work in government and the community to foster long-term change. Read More
April 29, 2026
Ever wanted to make your own jaunty hat? The Harper College Fashion Studies department can teach you how. Learn about Hatmaking
April 29, 2026
Harper College is one of 25 institutions vying for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s most prestigious recognition for community colleges. Read More
April 28, 2026
Harper's annual exhibition features student artworks in various media and styles from art courses. Awards sponsored by Harper Educational Foundation. Read More
April 27, 2026
The Harper College Police Department will participate in the Dunkin’ 'Cop on a Rooftop' fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois on Friday, May 15. Read More
April 24, 2026
The Harper College nursing student discusses the benefits of being an early riser, appreciation for her Harper support system and finding inspiration in ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ Read More
April 23, 2026
Harper Talks host Brian Shelton sits down with retiring Harper College English Professor and alumnus Kris Piepenburg to reflect on a remarkable journey that began as a Harper student in 1979. Kris shares memories of a very different campus, his experiences as a WHCM radio DJ, and his role in bringing legendary musical acts like Survivor and Pat Metheny to Harper. He also discusses the professors who inspired his path, his career in publishing, and his return to Harper as a faculty member who would spend more than three decades shaping students’ lives. Listen to Episode 54
April 23, 2026
As the construction manager leading the work on Harper’s new Canning Student Center, alumna Kiara Trejo shares her full circle journey from Harper College to IIT to her current role at Ardmore Roderick. She discusses breaking barriers as a Latina in a male-dominated field, the value of hands-on learning, and how networking opened unexpected doors, including her return to Harper. Kiara offers insight into career growth and why stepping outside your comfort zone can change everything. Listen to Episode 53
April 21, 2026
The ceremony celebrated esteemed coaches and teams from Harper College history while honoring the achievements of current student-athletes with the first-ever HAWKYS Awards. Read More
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