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Harper College Police Department joins MCAT task force

September 14, 2021

Northwest suburban police agencies comprise the Major Case Assistance Team, which provides investigative, forensic, surveillance and traffic crash reconstruction support to member agencies. Read More

Arnetta Walker

Harper student reinventing herself via Career Exploration course, Igniting Paths scholarship

September 09, 2021

Before discovering the support available at Harper College, Arnetta Walker never would have enrolled. Now she’s on her way to a health care credential. Read More about Arnetta

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Point of View, 2020-21

September 09, 2021

Check out poetry, short stories and visual arts submitted by Harper students in the 2020-21 edition of Point of View, Harper College's award-winning arts and literary magazine. Read More

Brian Gedemer Pop-Up

Harper chef helms pop-up food events on campus

September 08, 2021

Themed lunchtime pop-ups bring cookout fare, freshly made guacamole and more to Harper College’s campus community. Read More

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Erik Horvat

September 07, 2021

When Erik Horvat attended Harper College, the tallest building in the world was just a stone’s throw away. Little did he know that the career journey he began at Harper would lead him to develop, lease and market the future tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere: One World Trade Center. Meet Erik Horvat

Roberto Lopez

Roberto Lopez

September 07, 2021

When Roberto Lopez began his studies at Harper College, he was the first member of his family to go to college. A decade after his Harper graduation, Lopez is a voice for other first-generation students and underserved individuals. Meet Roberto Lopez

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Jim Macnider

September 07, 2021

As a Harper College student, Jim Macnider was a cross country and track champion. As a Harper coach, decades later, he mentors others to become champions. Meet Jim Macnider

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Joseph Sesso

September 07, 2021

As an influencer in the real estate property portal industry, Joe Sesso has spoken in front of more than 35,000 professionals in 49 states. But before he began sharing real estate strategies in seminars and books, Sesso was on the other side of the equation – learning from his Harper College instructors. Meet Joseph Sesso

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Ten Questions with Dr. Tamara A. Johnson

September 07, 2021

Dr. Tamara A. Johnson, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at Harper College, on the best advice she ever received, the trailblazing powers of Stevie Wonder and becoming the first in her family to receive a doctorate. Read More

Michael Nejman

Harper Talks Show 12 - Michael Nejman

September 02, 2021

Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton is joined by Michael Nejman, who is a man of many talents all ranging from being an author, agent, music connoisseur, master conflict resolver and notably a 2013 Harper Distinguished Alumni. As the first of his family to go to college, Nejman made the most of his experience at Harper by getting involved at the student newspaper, The Harbinger, and taking advantage of the many on-campus events hosted. This experience combined with his passion for music led him to his role as the campus concert chair where he booked a wide array of notable talent from John Prine to Journey. Nejman eventually moved into the role of director of student activities where he implemented several programs aimed to benefit the student body he was once a part of. All of this included him bringing curricular infusion to the campus that offered students a crossover of arts and academia, implementing revolutionary diversity programming and of course, offering an array of events to get students involved on campus. With an impressive list of accomplishments behind his name, Nejman retired after serving Harper’s students and staff for over thirty years. Even still he remains a part of the community. During COVID Michael and his wife pulled together a scholarship fund for nursing students at Harper, allowing for those who want to serve people within the healthcare field to have access to the tools and resources they need to do so. Join Michael and Brian in conversation and soak up the invaluable perspective Nejman has as both a student, staff member and devoted alumni. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss! Download Episode 12 Transcript. Listen to Episode 12

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