September 25, 2019
“When I decided to create a scholarship on my own, I knew that the money would be a benefit to students in a very tangible and meaningful way.” Read more. Read More
September 20, 2019
The prairie at Harper College has been named in memory of Craig Stettner, the beloved professor who helped transform acres of grassland into a robust ecological and learning community. Read More
September 16, 2019
Harper College held a Latinx Heritage Month kickoff event, the first in a series of programs aimed at celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Read More
September 16, 2019
It’s no secret that eating healthy comes with a multitude of benefits. It can help us maintain a healthy weight which in effect reduces our risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. It can significantly decrease our stress levels with the help of certain carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins. Calcium-rich foods can strengthen our teeth and bones, and for better or worse, our eating behaviors are learned from our children, which will be learned from their children, and so on. Read More
September 16, 2019
When applying for that new job or promotion, you may well be qualified, but it’s how you communicate those qualifications that ultimately matters. The first step? Creating a sharp and polished resume. Read More
September 16, 2019
There are days we can feel trapped by our financial situation. Driving by that dream house with the “For Sale” sign in the yard, knowing there’s no way you can afford it on your current household income. Telling yourself time and time again this is going to be the year you finally take that vacation, only to get bogged down by bills and unforeseen medical expenses. Read More
September 16, 2019
It’s been decided: you’re going back to school. Not just to prove something to yourself or to turn your life around, but to be a shining example of persistence and achievement for your children and loved ones to look up to. Way to go. But before your anxious mind starts to wander through the natural anxieties of being an adult in college, take a deep breath and let us mend that worried mind one pestering anxiety at a time. Read More
September 16, 2019
How we choose to tell our story can have profound impacts on the ways in which we view ourselves and everything life throws at us. Vicki Atkinson, Former Dean of Student Development at Harper College, offers techniques on how to help you rethink and rewrite your life’s story. Read More
September 12, 2019
For Harper College alum Dr. Hector Martinez, his educational trajectory was driven in part by the dreams of his parents – first-generation immigrants from Mexico who wanted more for their children. Read More
September 11, 2019
Teresa Hernandez is the youngest student to receive the President's Art Selection Award. Her piece, "Again and Again," was created for an assignment in Professor Perry Pollock's Drawing II class. Read More