Faculty Exhibition 2025

Harper Talks Episode 26 – A conversation with recent alumni: Alex Aleksandrov, Arman Rahman, & Nick Wenzel

February 28, 2023

Recent Harper College alumni join Harper Talks for a conversation on why they chose Harper, their educational experiences as students, and where they landed in their careers. Alex Alexandrov (‘20) talks of the rigor of Harper’s Nursing program, the impact of scholarships, and her job as a registered nursing working with heart patients. Arman Rahman (‘16) discusses his time on the Harper Speech Team, finding his way to broadcast journalism, and his career as Reporter at WISC-TV in Madison, Wisconsin. Finally, Nick Wenzel (‘17) shares how chance meetings led to a campus internship that was a launchpad for his career in marketing and graphic design and his role as Visual Designer at Zoom. Listen to Episode 26

A meaningful “thanks” from alumna

February 21, 2023

Dana Romero (A.A. ’19) counts several highlights from her time as a student at Harper College. She was secretary of the Psychology club, a member of Phi Theta Kappa, an orientation leader, in the Honors Program, a member of several other clubs, and maintained a near 4.0 GPA. Read More

Achieving the Dream recertifies Harper as Leader College of Distinction

February 16, 2023

Harper College is among just three community colleges in the country to be named a Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of equity and mobility in their communities. Read More

Harper Named 'Leader College of Distinction'

February 16, 2023

Harper College is among just three community colleges in the country to be named a Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of equity and mobility in their communities. First honored with the prestigious designation in 2020, ATD announced Thursday that Harper has recertified its Leader College of Distinction status. Read More

Harper board approves 1.5% tuition increase for 2023-24

February 15, 2023

The Harper College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $2 per credit hour tuition increase to help support the college’s commitment to providing quality, affordable and accessible education. Read More

Harper College Police Department achieves ILEAP accreditation

February 15, 2023

The department is only the second community college police department in the state to be recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Read More

Supporting the Harper community following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

February 10, 2023

The Harper College community reflects our global community, with students and employees personally affected by this disaster. Learn more about resources and how you can contribute to relief efforts. Read More

Harper College welcomes Fulbright Scholar in Residence

January 31, 2023

Dr. Rabia Ali, a professor and scholar from the International Islamic University in Pakistan, will bring a global perspective to Harper College this semester as a Fulbright Scholar in Residence. Read More

Money Goals for the New Year

January 31, 2023

Take a look at helpful resources on meeting your financial goals. Read More

Harper Talks Episode 25 - Dr. Leslie Van Wolvelear

January 30, 2023

Harper alumna Leslie Van Wolvelear discusses why she chose Harper after high school, her path to being an accountant and passion for teaching it to others, her dedication to lifelong learning, and role as professor and Chairperson of the Accounting Program at Oakton Community College where she has pioneered gamification teaching techniques for her students. Listen to Episode 25