Our alumni have some pretty amazing stories to tell. Harper alumni have overcome significant
obstacles, worked hard on their journey toward success and are making great contributions in
both career and community. If you have an idea for an Alumni Spotlight story, contact
alumni@harpercollege.edu.
Alumna Ushna Zamir shares how Harper’s Speech and Debate team changed her career path on Harper Talks
The human resources professional discusses the lifelong friends she made as a Harper College student and the impact of one professor’s belief in her.
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Harper College, Partners for Our Communities partnership transformed Erick Flores’ life
The Harper alum and his family found support and success beginning with Harper English literacy classes, and free child care, at POC’s Community Resource Center in Palatine.
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Alumnus Steven Mastandrea discusses how Harper connected him with internet pioneers on Harper Talks
The software engineer’s time at Harper College helped him decide to pursue a career in computer engineering, landing him on the ground floor of the modern internet in the ’90s.
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Alumnus Andrew Payette shares how Harper connected him with a public policy career on Harper Talks
The constituent services liaison for the office of Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses how his Harper College experience prepared him for apolitical work helping constituents on the newest episode of the Harper Talks alumni podcast.
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From ESL student to teacher: A full-circle moment for Harper alum
When Roger Doherty-Ramirez signed up for Harper College Foundation’s Interactive Tour last fall, he didn’t anticipate an emotional homecoming.
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Harper’s GIS program graduates find success in an expanding field
Alumni Carolina Szoepe and Ryan Facks embarked on careers in geographical information systems because of the skills they honed and the encouragement they received in Harper College’s GIS program.
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Latinos Unidos alumni reunion celebrates club’s impact and finding ‘family’ on campus
Current and former members of Harper College’s club for Latine students recently joined together to honor its legacy of support and inclusion.
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Ten Questions with Isaac Jean-Paul
Isaac Jean-Paul, 2024 Harper College Commencement speaker, on being a father, the inspiring world of adaptive sports, why "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield brings a smile to his face, and more.
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Career Connections brings together Harper students and alumni
Two-day event will feature panel discussions and a Leadership Dinner during which students can practice networking while learning from Harper alumni.
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Scholarship honors persistence, endurance and fortitude and inspires Harper students.
Attorney Jackie LeFevre created the Troy E. Larson Endowed Memorial Scholarship in memory of her first husband. As an elementary student Troy was diagnosed with mild dyslexia, but his mother encouraged his interest in reading.
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