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Harper College students walking through Quad

Seeking volunteers for free ultrasounds

September 06, 2017

Harper College’s Diagnostic Cardiac and Medical Sonography programs are seeking volunteers interested in receiving free ultrasounds. Available ultrasound exams include carotid artery (participants must be at least 50 years old) and arteries/veins of the legs (participants must be at least 18 years old). Read More

Harper College students on campus

Artists from across the country featured in 40th Small Works exhibition

August 31, 2017

Harper College is highlighting the small-scale work of artists from across the country at its 40th annual Small Works exhibition, which runs through September 29. Read More

Jackie Cooney, Supplemental Instructor

Nervous About Semester Success? You're Not Alone!

August 23, 2017

Every semester is like my first semester because every student is unique, and I need to meet them where they are and adapt to them as they have to adapt. My name is Jackie Cooney. I am the Supplemental Instructor for all the geology courses. What I do is help you build the necessary skills, concepts, and geological relationships to succeed in this class… Read More

DePaul President Dr. Gabriel Esteban and Harper President Dr. Ken Ender

Harper, DePaul partner to offer bachelor’s degrees at University Center

August 21, 2017

A new partnership provides Harper College students with an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University on the community college’s campus in Palatine. Beginning this fall semester, DePaul will begin admitting students in three degree programs: a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media; a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies, Business Administration major; and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Read More

Betty Gialdini

Betty Gialdini, Founder of Harper's Fashion Design Program

August 17, 2017

When Betty Giladini approached Harper College's founding president Dr. Lahti about starting a fashion design program, he merely smiled and said "get started." Learn more about Betty's journey and the impact her dedication had on Harper College. Read More

Clara Basch on the Harper Pompon Corps in 1969-70

Harper's 50th anniversary: Ties run deep for many families like the Basches

August 15, 2017

The Basch family, which fled Cuba's new communist regime in 1960 to settle in the Northwest suburbs, believes education opens doors to opportunity. For many of the Basches, Harper College has been that gateway. During this 50th anniversary year, we will share stories like the Basches' to honor our proud past, and we'll aspire to an even stronger future. And we invite the community, whose unwavering support has helped Harper emerge as a leader in community colleges across the country, to join in the celebration. Read More

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 poster

Free Movie Friday: Outdoor screening of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”

August 10, 2017

Harper College will host an outdoor movie screening of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13) on Friday, August 25. Read More

Dr. Vicki Atkinson

Fall Semester - It's Here

August 09, 2017

If you are a parent of a new student at Harper, I bet you have some questions about these important 'getting started' topics. Take a look at these common questions that most parents have and let us know how we can assist. Read More

Avante Center, site of the upcoming solar eclipse viewing party

Harper to host viewing party for upcoming solar eclipse

August 01, 2017

Harper College is gearing up for the first total solar eclipse to sweep the entire width of the contiguous United States in nearly a century. A viewing event will take place on August 21 in front of the Avanté Center, where about 87 percent of the sun's surface will be covered. Read More

Massage therapy students working with clients

Free Massage Therapy Intro Class to Start a Rewarding Career

July 20, 2017

If your student is interested in pursuing a career in Massage Therapy, a career that is projected to grow 22 percent from 2014 to 2024, Harper College is now offering a free introductory course. Read More

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