October 15, 2020
Each year Harper College recognizes the achievements of highly accomplished alumni at its Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony. This year’s honorees range from a decorated firefighter, to a compassionate hospice nurse, to a self-starting veteran. When asked what advice they have for future Harper alumni, they were quick to offer their wisdom. Here’s what they had to say. Read More
October 14, 2020
Check out the chemistry lab at Harper College with professors Julie Ellefson and Dr. Karen Dailey. Watch the Video
October 10, 2020
Scott Lietzow is the Harper College 2020 Outstanding Recent Alumni Honoree. Having served in the U.S. Marine Corps, Scott Lietzow used the G.I. Bill to earn an education at Harper College. Hear as he and Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton discuss how his time at Harper College and in the Marines prepared Scott for his future. Scott became a member of former U.S. Rep. Bob Dold's congressional campaign and would come to work at Allstate as a military talent senior consultant. Listen to Episode 1
October 01, 2020
Learn more about the free conversation partners program available for our ESL students. Read More
September 29, 2020
Harper College has announced its current instruction approach will continue into the spring 2021 semester. Classes and support services will be offered primarily online, with select lab classes taking place on campus. Read More
September 23, 2020
Locked in an immigration battle, with ailing relatives in both the United States and the Philippines and a family business in bankruptcy, Harper College student E.R. Fukuda is persevering to achieve his goals. Read More
September 23, 2020
Harper College is taking its annual Harper Experience Day online, offering fun, virtual experiences for students of all ages throughout the month of October. Read More
September 23, 2020
It’s no secret: Students who start at Harper and transfer can save up to $63,000 on the cost of their bachelor's degree. We asked a handful of Harper students what they would do with an extra $63,000. Read More
September 18, 2020
Harper College’s own Dave Braunschweig, professor of computer information systems, has won the Faculty Innovation Award for the American Association of Community Colleges’ 2020 Awards of Excellence for his work helping to save students more than $1 million in textbook costs. Read More
September 11, 2020
This year, Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3) has been declared a state holiday. While Harper College and other colleges/schools will be closed, students as young as 16 years old have the opportunity to serve as election judge, a paid position. Read More