April 17, 2019
Poverty’s impact on a student’s academic achievement is significant. The more poverty you experience, the less successful you’re likely to be. Under Dr. Ken Ender's direction, Harper College established the Ambassador School Program to spark an early interest in college. Read More
April 17, 2019
From Tom and Jerry cartoons, to studying abroad in France and Spain, to the classroom at Harper College, a love for language has guided Linda Schumacher for as long as she can remember. Read More
April 16, 2019
Dr. Claudia Mercado has committed her career in higher education to serving historically marginalized populations, working tirelessly to transform what is to what could be. In July, Harper College’s assistant provost for enrollment services will embark on a 10-month fellowship aimed at preparing the next generation of community college presidents to transform institutions to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success, both in college and in the labor market. Read More
April 15, 2019
The community is invited to explore 21st century careers and areas of study at the College and Career Expo at Harper College, a popular event aimed at igniting an excitement for learning and higher education. The ninth annual expo, which is free and open to the public, takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Read More
April 09, 2019
Harper College students have been hard at work preparing to compete in the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Read More
April 08, 2019
With a passion for language and culture, Maria Vital is set to take the business world by storm. Read More
April 05, 2019
To help develop its workforce for years to come, Zurich North America partnered with Harper College three years ago to offer a first of its kind General Insurance Apprenticeship. Since then, the company has hired 62 individuals into the program, graduated two classes of apprentices and launched a Cybersecurity Technician Apprenticeship. Harper recently recognized current apprentices and graduates alike through its Stand Up and Be Counted program. Read More
April 03, 2019
The Harper College Clay Guild will once again hold its spring pottery sale on April 24-25, offering the public a chance to shop for one-of-a-kind pieces. Read More
March 29, 2019
Organizations large and small are benefiting from the thousands of volunteer hours being completed by the Harper College Promise Scholars. The Friends of the Mount Prospect Public Library couldn’t be more thrilled to be the beneficiary of the extra hands and strong backs of the Promise Scholars. Read More
March 22, 2019
Celebrating Harper's donors and the students' dreams they help realize. Read More