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President Ken Ender addresses Harper College graduates

Commencement ceremony symbolizes pursuit to educate all Americans

May 18, 2019

A record number of graduates representing diverse walks of life and impressive scholarly achievement walked across the stage at Harper College’s 51st annual Commencement Ceremony. Read More

Harper College President Ken Ender shakes the hand of a graduate

Student success agenda continues upward trajectory

May 15, 2019

Harper College has made an unwavering commitment under President Ken Ender to helping students finish what they start. Significant strides have been made in graduation rates, persistence and other student success measures as a result. Read More

A display case features the photographs and bios of 7 fallen police officers

Harper dedicates police memorial to honor fallen officers

May 13, 2019

A new police memorial display at Harper College will honor those who have lost their lives while serving and protecting the public. “Students need to acknowledge the commitment to this career and know what it takes,” said Associate Professor Wayne Johnson, who served on the Chicago Police Department for 25 years. “This pays homage to those who serve every day and have paid the ultimate sacrifice.” Read More

lisa smith

We Are Harper: Lisa Smith

May 10, 2019

It's been an expansive and successful career for Lisa Smith, Supply Chain Management Coordinator, but ultimately success to her is helping her students succeed. Read More

Dean Kapolas

Harper student becoming a force for positive change

May 08, 2019

Dean Kapolas suffered from a crippling self-hatred when he first started at Harper College, unable to live authentically. He struggled with drug abuse, mental illness and homelessness. Today, the 26-year-old transgender man is preparing to transfer to a four-year college, finally able to envision a promising future for himself. Read More

A Harper adviser discusses registration options while seated with a set of parents.

Spring Into Action Early for a Great Fall!

April 24, 2019

Many students have already decided to attend Harper College this fall, while others are still exploring options. While it is never too late to get started at Harper, there are benefits to timely action. Attending New Student Orientation and registering early allows students the wide variety of courses and schedules to suit their personal needs . Additionally, greater financial opportunities, like scholarships, are available earlier. While course options still exist later in the summer, students may not be able to put their first choice schedule together. Read More

David Santafe-Zambrano

New student trustee thriving despite violence, extreme poverty

April 24, 2019

New Harper College Student Trustee David Santafe-Zambrano has overcome remarkable odds to get to where he is today. The Colombian native grew up in urban slums, faced horrendous violence and experienced homelessness after moving to the U.S. “My biggest dream has always been to get educated and break the cycle of continuous poverty and lack of education that my family has known for so long,” he said. Read More

Front-facing photo of female Cynthia Burrows

We Are Harper: Cynthia Burrows

April 22, 2019

On the stage and in the gym, Cynthia Burrows finds her calling as both an educator and a lifelong learner. Read More

Front-facing photo of Harper College fashion program alumna Kim Scanlan

Harper alumna makes her mark in the world of fashion

April 18, 2019

For Harper College fashion program alumna Kim Scanlan, the road to fashion designer began when her Girl Scout troop visited Harper’s fashion department. Read More

Drs. Ken and Cathy Ender

Harper dedicates pavilion in honor of Enders’ service

April 17, 2019

Harper College has dedicated the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Pavilion in honor of their 10 years of service and generous philanthropic investment in Harper’s students. Read More

Last Updated: 3/17/26