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Dr. Proctor stands with alumni holding Harper College pennants

Harper College, SBA Unite to Celebrate Alumni and Workforce Connections

February 16, 2026

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

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

November 11, 2025

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

Distinguished Alumni Awards event

Harper to celebrate 2025 Distinguished Alumni

October 27, 2025

The annual awards program on November 6 will honor five Harper College alumni who have made an impact through their careers and in their communities. Read More

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

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

September 23, 2025

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

Ushna Zamir Harper Talks

Alumna Ushna Zamir shares how Harper’s Speech and Debate team changed her career path on Harper Talks

May 08, 2025

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

Last Updated: 3/10/26