Alumni Spotlight

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.

Harper Talks podcast celebrates 50 episodes of alumni stories, advice and connection

The milestone episode of Harper College’s alumni podcast revisits insights from past guests and highlights more than five years of conversations. Read More

Dr. Proctor stands with alumni holding Harper College pennants

Harper College, SBA Unite to Celebrate Alumni and Workforce Connections

In January, Harper College partnered with the Schaumburg Business Association (SBA) to host a Harper at Work reception celebrating SBA members and the many Harper College alumni within the Association. Nearly 100 guests attended the event which highlighted the strong connections between Harper, local employers, and alumni who are making an impact across the community. Read More

Alumna Phyllis Higgins shares how the Fast Track program jump-started her education on Harper Talks

The Army veteran shares how Harper College’s accelerated program helped her balance work, education and long-term career goals. Read More

From design classes to museum leadership: Alumna Izabela Pieniadz shares her journey on Harper Talks

The arts and preservation professional reflects on how saying ‘yes’ to opportunities at Harper College shaped her path. Read More

A large group of Harper College alumni and staff smiling and waving together during the Harper @ Work event at the Zurich Center.

Harper @ Work: Celebrating Alumni and Workforce Partnerships at Zurich Center

Harper @ Work at Zurich Center brought together alumni and corporate partners to celebrate Harper’s workforce collaborations and the growing community of alumni thriving at Zurich, Wheels, and ADP. Read More

Alumni Maria and Jose Macias share love, leadership and lifelong learning on Harper Talks

The husband-and-wife duo reflects on their Harper experience, from student clubs to relationship and career success. Read More

Lillian Xie, Harper College Distinguished Scholar alumna and youngest planned giving donor.

Lillian Xie: A Full-Circle Journey of Purpose and Philanthropy

The Distinguished Scholar alumna shares how a Harper scholarship shaped her journey and why she became the college’s youngest planned giving donor. Read More

Alumnus Dr. Joseph Sagerer explores ancient pyramids, student potential on Harper Talks

The Dominican University physics professor – and real-life Indiana Jones – discusses how curiosity and hands-on learning shaped his journey from Harper student to groundbreaking researcher. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More