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Art and Design Faculty Exhibition 2025

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Mental Health Month: The Elephant in the Room

May 08, 2020

While mental health should be acknowledged and promoted every month, the month of May is usually dedicated to bringing awareness to mental health and emotional wellness. Great progress has certainly been made towards reducing the stigma and support for those living with various mental health issues and illnesses, yet it's still a topic that often becomes the "elephant in the room" in many spaces. Read More

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Small Business Development Center helping local businesses stay afloat

May 06, 2020

Since the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to close, the number of local employers seeking help has skyrocketed. The Small Business Development Center at Harper College has seen its demand for consultation more than double. Read More

Harper College student Esmeralda Zamora

Nearly 500 students already benefiting from Harper College emergency fund

April 21, 2020

Harper College has supported nearly 500 students through the recently established Harper Student Emergency Relief Fund, which currently tops $230,000 due to the support of more than 350 donors, the Educational Foundation and the college's institutional funds. Read More

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Study at home, stay on track this summer at Harper College

April 21, 2020

Harper College will continue to offer a robust schedule of courses this summer with hundreds of courses being offered in a 100% online format, allowing students to stay on track toward their goals while studying from home. Read More

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Paying for College - We're Here to Help!

April 20, 2020

Your family may have experienced challenges due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please know that, even though we are no longer working from campus, we are here to help you remotely. As we look forward to the upcoming semesters, know that we can guide you through registration for summer and fall courses and provide resources to help you pay for college. Read More

Frank Moriarty owner of Honey with Style and Sweet Cyndees Bees

Honey with Style and Sweet Cyndee’s Bees

April 13, 2020

Creamed honey is similar to jams and jellies in that it’s very spreadable and pairs well with items like toast, bagels, and croissants. But creamed honey has a more butter-like texture. If you’ve never tried creamed honey, you can find Frank & Cyndee at various craft fairs and farmers’ markets around the area. Read More

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month Amid COVID-19

April 13, 2020

On a national level, April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). While the month typically entails a variety of in-person events and programs to bring awareness to the important month, the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted these interactions across the world. As people continue to grapple with the vast shifts in everyday life due to physical distancing protocols, it's even more important to be aware of how we can all be an active bystander in preventing sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence. Read More

Looking to get ahead this summer?

Summer Courses Still Available

April 11, 2020

Encourage your students to take advantage of Harper's low cost tuition while staying ahead on their degree requirements this summer. Read More

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Harper students and teachers create protective gear for essential workers

April 02, 2020

Career and Technical Education teachers from Buffalo Grove and Wheeling high schools have designed and are now producing a protective face shield, with help from Harper College’s Makerspace and Entrepreneur Center. Read More

Daniellah Salario owner of Salario Senior Care

Salario Senior Care

March 17, 2020

Many families have experienced how difficult it can be to care for elderly family and friends. Trying to do it all yourself can be emotionally and physically challenging. But the alternative of moving someone out of their home is often not an appealing option. To assist seniors and their families, Daniellah Salario decided to start her own home care business. Read More

Last Updated: 3/25/26