Runway Ready: Fashion Design students excited to show their collections
May 10, 2022
The Harper College Student Fashion Show returns to an in-person format on May 20. Read More
May 10, 2022
The Harper College Student Fashion Show returns to an in-person format on May 20. Read More
May 05, 2022
Dr. Christopher Schneider joins Harper Talks guest host Jeff Julian for a discussion about his profound impact upon academia, sociology, and his published work that discusses the connection between information technology and police work. Dr. Schneider graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Northeastern Illinois University and his master’s in sociology from Northern Illinois University after his time at Harper College. He is now a full professor of sociology at Brandon University in Manitoba, Canada after earning a doctorate in justice studies from Arizona State University in 2008. Dr. Schneider received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2021 and is involved in several community initiatives in Manitoba. Listen to Episode 20
May 03, 2022
AACC named Dr. Whalen, the chair of Harper College’s Academy for Teaching Excellence, a finalist for its 2022 Awards of Excellence because of her leadership to close equity gaps. Read More
April 27, 2022
Harper College is among 25 semifinalists for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, a milestone in the award selection process for the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges. Read More
April 26, 2022
The Harper College Educational Foundation is partnering with local nonprofit organizations whose missions support the advancement of equity, diversity and economic mobility for underserved and marginalized communities. Read More
April 25, 2022
Dr. Maria Coons, Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Innovation and Board Liaison at Harper College, on the best advice she ever received, Maximus from "The Gladiator" and the role of community colleges in restoring the middle class. Read More
April 21, 2022
Many of us have faced difficult challenges and times of uncertainty during these past couple of years. Financial stresses were at the top of the list for many families. Follow these tips to keep your college goals on track. Read More
April 20, 2022
Harper College and its full-time faculty union have agreed to a two-year extension of the collective bargaining agreement. The college’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the agreement at its April 20 board meeting. Read More
April 18, 2022
Finals are coming up soon and we’ve created events to be sure you’re incorporating wellness into your daily routine. Click below for all the Finals Week events we have coming up in May. Hope to see you there! Read More
April 15, 2022
Harper Talks welcomes Brenda Knox, Founder and President of Financial Elements, Inc., in a discussion about navigating uncertainty within her career path and how her experience at Harper has contributed to her professional success. She graduated from Roosevelt University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a major in Accounting after her time at Harper College. Knox received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2019 and is currently an active member of the Harper College Educational Foundation. Listen to Episode 19