Harper College

Art and Design Faculty Exhibition 2025

Students walking through campus

New Paths to College and Career program offers free math, English and digital literacy training

August 30, 2022

Harper College was recently awarded a grant that provides free training in college and career readiness in the transportation and logistics, business management and health care industries. Read More

Erik Horvat

Harper Talks Episode 21 - Erik Horvat

August 29, 2022

Harper Talks welcomes alumnus Erik Horvat who discusses his time at Harper College and his educational path beyond at both Purdue and Columbia. Horvat is the Managing Director, Head of Real Estate Americas at Olayan America. He discusses finding his way from accounting to real estate development and career milestones such as his lead role in the redevelopment of the World Trade Center. Horvat graduated from Harper College in 1993 and was honored in 2021 with the Harper College Distinguished Alumni Award. Listen to Episode 21

Taiah Guess speaks at the HOPE reception

HOPE Giving Circle awards $10,000 scholarships to four students

August 23, 2022

The HOPE Giving Circle, which supports future female leaders, recently awarded $10,000 scholarships to four students. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor

Harper Board of Trustees approves four-year contract for president

August 18, 2022

The Harper College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new four-year contract for President Dr. Avis Proctor. Read More

Harper College Fall North

New Harper programs include audio/video, health education certificates

August 15, 2022

Starting this fall, Harper College will offer a Health Education Teaching Endorsement for teachers and an Audio/Video Arts Technology Certificate, unlike any program available in Illinois. Read More

Pace Route 697

New options make transportation to Harper easier, more affordable

August 01, 2022

Harper College is excited to introduce a variety of affordable transportation options this semester, including a new bus route, ride-share program and bike share pilot. Read More

Harper Hawk Coop Schaumburg Boomers Back to School Night

Join Harper at the Schaumburg Boomers on Aug. 7

July 28, 2022

Harper College and the Boomers are partnering for Back to School Night, with giveaways, special events and discounted tickets for students, employees and alumni. Read More

Harper College Library, F Building, from the outside on a sunny day

Library Resources and Services for Fall Semester 2022

July 27, 2022

Information about Library services that are provided during the Fall 2022 Semester. Read More

Leela Edwards Women in Motorsports Intern

Harper student revs up her career with motorsports internship

July 26, 2022

Fascinated by building and maintaining race cars, Leela Edwards is one of five Women in Motorsports interns gaining firsthand experience during race season. Read More

Female older student learning at home

Home Sweet Home: Seven Remote Work Careers

July 22, 2022

The secret’s out: Working from home comes with a lot of benefits. Better work-life balance, no commute, location independence, mental health improvements, and more. So it’s no wonder companies all around the world are restructuring to meet the demand of remote work flexibility. For those looking to change careers or seek a degree or certificate that will enable you to work remotely, look no further: Harper College can help you find that dream career that leads to home, sweet home. Here are seven careers to consider. Read More

Last Updated: 3/25/26