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Harper Bookstore Utilizes Expertise of Fashion Merchandising Students for Graduation Window Display

April 09, 2026

The Harper’s Bizarre Fashion Club flexed their visual merchandising skills at the Harper College Bookstore. The students gained hands-on experience in dressing a themed window and the Bookstore landed a professional Harper product display in time for graduation. Win-Win! Check out the before and after pics

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Harper opens Emergency Services Training Center, expanding hands-on training for first responders

April 08, 2026

The state-of-the-art center will be home to Harper College’s new Fire Academy, delivering immersive training for students and career firefighters. Read More

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Charting a bold path forward: Harper College Educational Foundation presents strategic vision for 2026-2030

April 01, 2026

Following the record-breaking success of the INSPIRE Campaign, which raised more than $33 million and established 75 new scholarships, the foundation unveiled its new strategic framework. Read More

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The Perfect Poke – IV Therapy & Wellness

April 01, 2026

The Perfect Poke – IV Therapy & Wellness, founded by nurse practitioner Meghan Dzurovcik, is redefining patient care in Arlington Heights through a personalized, wellness-focused approach. Read More

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Dr. Leilane Rigatto from Academia del Lusso in Milan Visits Harper College Fashion Studies

March 31, 2026

What makes Italian luxury brands so successful and long-lived? Dr. Rigatto delved into the answers in an intriguing lecture. She also led a hands-on workshop teaching Harper students the technical art of making a jabot. Find out more

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Harper Talks Episode 52 – John Schippman

March 30, 2026

John Schippman, a Harper College alumnus and Emmy Award-winning executive producer of sports at WMAQ and Telemundo, shares his journey from being a “Scrappy C” at Harper College, transferring to the University of Illinois, and ultimately finding focus and launching a career in sports media that began with an internship at ESPN. He reflects on the power of patience, persistence, and a career covering Chicago sports at the highest level. Listen to Episode 52

Bernie Bluestein is awarded an honorary degree by Dr. Avis Proctor, president

Remembering Bernie Bluestein: Harper student and WWII hero passes away at 102

March 25, 2026

For more than 35 years, Bluestein was a fixture at Harper College, often working alongside students decades younger than him in the sculpture studio that now bears his name. Read More

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From uncertainty to finding her voice: Alumna Maham Khan shares her story on Harper Talks

March 18, 2026

The latest episode of Harper College’s alumni podcast highlights the Harper communications professor’s path from student to storyteller. Read More

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Harper to host Disability Symposium on disability justice in action

March 18, 2026

This year’s event at Harper College will discuss moving beyond mandates to embracing disability culture and advocacy. Read More

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Spring 2026 Library Workshops

March 17, 2026

Check out our Spring 2026 workshops! Read More

Last Updated: 8/26/26