Harper College

Faculty Exhibition 2025

Harper faculty Andre Berchiolly and Dr. Stephanie Whalen are part of the group behind the Equity Literacy Project.

Collaborative Equity Literacy Project boosts awareness, supports critical conversations

July 25, 2023

The partnership between educators from Harper, Northern Illinois University, and Districts 211, 214 and 220 focuses on creating safe and supportive learning environments. Read More

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Harper College Educational Foundation awards $50,000 to local nonprofits

July 13, 2023

The Harper College Educational Foundation recently awarded $50,000 to six, local nonprofit organizations in the second year of its Community Innovation Fund Grant Program. Read More

Dr. Justin Harty

Harper Talks Episode 29 – Dr. Justin Harty

July 10, 2023

Harper alumnus Dr. Justin Harty, Assistant Professor of Social Work at Arizona State University, shares how Harper College was a pivotal starting point for his journey to PhD, his connection with the Harper professors that inspired his path, and his significant work and research in the field of social work focusing on fathers in the foster care system. Dr. Harty is a 2008 Harper College graduate. Listen to Episode 29

Dr. Ruth Williams

Dr. Ruth Williams named provost of Harper College

July 10, 2023

Dr. Ruth Williams has been named provost of Harper College effective July 10. Read More

Bear Family McDonald's Restaurants and Harper College representatives celebrate their new partnership

Harper partners with McDonald’s of Chicagoland on education program

June 28, 2023

Bear Family Restaurants and Harper College hosted a career-focused event at local McDonald’s to celebrate their education-focused partnership program Read More

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Ten Questions with Jalen Little

June 14, 2023

Jalen Little, Admissions Specialist, on his perfect day, why he'd like to be best friends with Darth Vader and what he loves most about Harper College. Read More

ICCTA Award 2023 Equity and Diversity

Harper honored with ICCTA’s Equity and Diversity Award

June 13, 2023

For the second time, the Illinois Community College Trustees Association awarded Harper College’s leadership on policies that enhance institutional diversity, equity and inclusion for underrepresented groups. Read More

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Summer Travel!

June 08, 2023

Check out some recommendations on summer travel destinations. Read More

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In Person Group Exercise Classes

May 23, 2023

Campus Recreation and Harper Wellness offer a variety of group exercise classes FREE for Harper students and Health and Recreation Center members! Get the schedule

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Get the latest episode of Harper Talks

May 23, 2023

Listen in as Harper alumni share their stories, experiences, and life journeys. Through Harper Talks conversations led by Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton, Alumni are invited to share how education, career successes and failures and human connection have impacted them along the way. Download the podcast

Last Updated: 5/13/25