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Ruth Morales and family

Ruth Morales: The Naysayers Got It Wrong

May 15, 2018

Ruth's future looked dim. She was 16 years old, pregnant and still in high school. People were counseling her to give up her baby - saying if she didn’t, she wouldn’t amount to anything. She proved them wrong. Thanks to the support she received at Harper, she is graduating with honors and transferring to a four-year school. Her goal is a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Read More

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Harper Nurses Selected for 40 Under 40 List

October 09, 2015

Recipients of the 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader Awards included Clinical Supervisor Megan McDowell and alumni Suzanna Kopek and Nicholas Nelson, both graduates from Harper’s Class of 2009. Read More

Last Updated: 3/17/26