Harper College

Faculty Exhibition 2025

Harper College graduates, friends and family hold up their cell phone flashlights at Commencement

Harper's Class of 2023 graduates 'a beacon of hope for your communities'

May 19, 2023

Harper College celebrated its Class of 2023 at its 55th annual Commencement Ceremony on May 19. Read More

A crowd in lawn chairs listens to a jazz band perform at the outdoor Ender Pavilion

Summer Concert Series 2023

May 19, 2023

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and join us for Harper's Summer Concert Series, starting June 8 at the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Outdoor Pavilion on the north side of Harper's campus. Get the weekly lineup

A male model shows off a leafy green dress.

2023 Student Fashion Show: TERRA: Stories of Belonging

May 18, 2023

Check out the looks created around this year's theme, TERRA: Stories of Belonging. Harper fashion design and fashion merchandising students create the outfits and put on the production. 2023 Fashion Show gallery

Women Track and Field Champions 2023

Women’s Track and Field team wins national championship

May 16, 2023

The women’s team swept all relays and earned multiple individual awards on the way to a second NJCAA Division III Championship title (and first since 2011). Congratulations Hawks! Read More

Stop the Bleed class

Harper employees learn to save lives in Stop the Bleed class

May 15, 2023

Harper College’s Department of Risk Management recently hosted a Stop the Bleed class, preparing faculty and staff to help save lives in emergency situations. Read More

Exterior of the Education and Work Center in Hanover Park

EWC offers holistic support, paths to sustainable careers

May 11, 2023

A partnership between Harper College, Elgin Community College and others, the Education and Work Center seeks to change lives by providing free classes and resources that meet the community’s needs. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Walt Mundt Bill Kelley Herb Johnson Pat Stack

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi presents $500,000 to help launch aviation maintenance program

May 08, 2023

Harper is preparing to launch an aviation maintenance program to address a gap in affordable training and education in the region. Read More

Mayor Craig Johnson

Harper Talks Episode 28 – Mayor Craig Johnson

May 05, 2023

Elk Grove Village Mayor and Harper Alumnus Craig Johnson joins Harper Talks to discuss Harper’s generational impact on his family, the calling for public service, the life of a village mayor, and more. Mayor Johnson is a 1980 graduate of Harper College. He has served as the mayor of Elk Grove Village since 1997. Listen to Episode 28

Dr. Avis Proctor Bill Kelley

Expanding the role of community colleges helps local communities, our state and our country

May 01, 2023

It is time to explore ways in which Harper and other Illinois community colleges continue to evolve to meet community needs and support our state's strategic plan for higher education, "A Thriving Illinois." Read More

Harper College Flytower Spring

Harper awarded $1.6 million to expand access and training

April 27, 2023

The college will develop new career pathways in AI and cybersecurity with the support of the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants Program. Read More

Last Updated: 2/18/26