January 31, 2017
Although a postsecondary credential is now necessary to ensure employment that supports a middle-class lifestyle, millions of young adults are neither employed nor in school. Harper College President Dr. Ken Ender will introduce a new educational concept called the "Communiversity" aimed at reversing that statistic during a free event February 26 at Barrington’s White House. Read More
January 30, 2017
Harper College’s latest art exhibit features the work of Robin Dluzen, an active curator and critic whose work has been exhibited throughout Chicago and the Midwest. Read More
January 24, 2017
Local farmers will highlight the importance of having a local farmer—not only for personal health, but for the health of the local economy and the environment—at a free community event. Read More
January 23, 2017
Harper College will hold its 12th annual Chamber Music Festival on Feb. 4 featuring performances by the music department’s accomplished artist faculty and guests. Read More
January 19, 2017
Harper College will welcome adult hypnotist Jim Wand – a renowned hypnotist who has worked with personalities including Jay Leno, Chris Rock and Sylvester Stallone – for a free performance on Jan. 27. Read More
January 13, 2017
Three fledgling businesses were recently selected as the first class of Angel Grant recipients. They were among several clients of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Harper invited to make a “Shark Tank” style pitch for grant money. The driver behind Harper’s new program, which will also benefit student-run companies, is Barrington-area supporter Kim Duchossois. Read More
January 12, 2017
Shaheena Lofthus, a first year student, lives in Mount Prospect, one of the 23 communities in Harper’s district, and she is thrilled to be at Harper. Shaheena was so eager to begin her college education that she opted to take the GED when she was only 17 years old in order to enter college earlier than if she had followed a traditional high school path. Getting into college, done! Getting to college, not as easy. Read More
January 03, 2017
Harper College’s Diagnostic Medical and Cardiac Sonography programs are seeking volunteers interested in receiving free ultrasounds. Read More
January 02, 2017
Fashion studies student Teagan Schirmbeck will travel to the United Kingdom to study with the assistance of the Gilman Scholarship. Read More
January 01, 2017
Students who attended another college or university in the Fall may find themselves staying closer to home for reasons that can be personal, medical or financial. If that’s the case in your household, know that you’re not alone. Many new students begin in January and we are very happy to provide advising and counseling support to help students enroll in appropriate courses. Read More