Harper College will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
February 17, 2021
Recognizing the pandemic’s significant financial impact, Harper College approved freezing tuition for a second year coupled with other measures aimed at keeping costs down for students. Read More
February 16, 2021
2019 Distinguished Alumni Greg Cadichon injured his hamstring training for a National Junior College Athletic Association track meet while enrolled at Harper College. He is no stranger to hardship, and the experience proved to be an education. During the recovery from his injury he became fascinated with the rehabilitation process, eventually founding Rebound Fitness in Northbrook. Join Greg and Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton as they discuss focusing in school, finding a calling, and more on Harper Talks. Listen to Episode 5
February 08, 2021
When Veronica Naranjo moved to the Chicago area from Colombia in 2006, she had a college degree but she didn’t speak much English and wasn’t certain about her first steps in her new country. After exploring area colleges, she enrolled in the ESL program at Harper College. Once at Harper, she quickly found that the program provided so much more than the language skills she wanted to improve. Read More
January 27, 2021
Harper College student Katie Ruiz has been the epitome of perseverance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
January 19, 2021
Reveca Torres earned her associate degree from Harper College in 2002, and went on to earn a degree in theatre arts from the University of Arizona in 2004. This is a path made difficult by her paralysis, caused by a car accident at 13 years of age. In 2009, Reveca Torres founded Backbones, a non-profit providing support for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Listen in as Reveca Torres and Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton discuss accessibility, her artistic work, and accomplishments on Harper Talks. Listen to Episode 4
January 13, 2021
John Lawson, a 37-year law enforcement veteran and proud Harper College graduate, will lead the ranks of the college’s police department. Read More
January 12, 2021
Judaea Bradford earned her associate degree in paralegal studies in May 2020. She shares her experiences at Harper and in her new paralegal career. Read More
January 08, 2021
Read a message from Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, about the violence that took place January 6 at the U.S. Capitol. Read More
December 21, 2020
Harper College has canceled the 2021 winter sports competition to help protect the health and safety of our student athletes. Read More
December 17, 2020
Ergonomic Solutions – “where the office meets the road”! Nancy and Mark Wunderlich design their mobile office spaces so that employees can work efficiently, in a comfortable space that doesn’t compromise their well-being. There’s no need to precariously balance that valuable laptop on top of the car when you have a fully functioning office space in your vehicle. Read More