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Maria Coons

Harper leader among Chicago's Notable Women in Education

May 31, 2018

One of Harper College’s leaders is among Chicago’s Notable Women in Education for 2018. Dr. Maria Coons, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Institutional Planning and Strategic Alliances, is among 17 women representing an impressive cross-section of Chicago-area colleges and universities recognized for the Crain’s honor. Read More

Students from an Apprenticeship Cohort

How Your High School Graduate Student Can Become a Registered Apprentice

May 23, 2018

Learn how your student can become a registered apprentice and earn a FREE A.A.S degree while starting a full-time paid job. Read More

Harper graduates sit at commencement ceremony

Graduates celebrate at Harper College’s 50th Commencement Ceremony

May 19, 2018

Harper College’s Commencement Ceremony on Saturday was a particularly special one, marking the 50th such ceremony in Harper’s history and the close of the College’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration. Read More

Lavleen Mal

New 2018 student trustee hopes to engage students

May 17, 2018

Lavleen Mal, a 20-year-old student from India, was elected by his peers to serve a one-year term as Student Trustee. Mal, who has an advisory vote, was sworn into his new position at the May board meeting. Read More

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

Anthony Tamras and Drake Roberts hold the DeoBlock

Harper entrepreneurs looking to kick start DeoBlock to market

May 11, 2018

Harper College students Anthony Tamras and Drake Roberts are poised to take their young company, DeoTech LLC, to the next level. They’ve spent the past two years developing, tweaking and hopefully perfecting the DeoBlock, a portable deodorizer that combats bad smells with a plant-based gel infused with essential oils. The Palatine High School graduates came to Harper so they could focus on launching the business. Read More

David Coleman

The College Board president to address Harper grads

May 10, 2018

Harper College’s upcoming Commencement Ceremony marks the close to Harper’s 50th anniversary year and the unveiling of a time capsule to be displayed in the David K. Hill Family Library for the next half century. The ceremony will also feature commencement speaker David Coleman, president and CEO of the College Board, an organization that administers the SAT, Advanced Placement program and other standardized tests. Read More

Derrick and Joni Hamilton cut the ribbon

Harper names surgical technology suite after longtime supporters

May 09, 2018

Harper College has named its surgical technology suite in honor of longtime supporters Derrick and Joni Hamilton. The Inverness couple, who have donated more than $100,000 in support of the College and the Promise Scholarship Program, was recognized during a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. Read More

Haroon Wilson

Students to Watch: Haroon Wilson

May 08, 2018

With a love for Health Information Technology and a deep appreciation for the opportunities Harper College has provided, the future is bright for Haroon Wilson. Read More

Trustee Diane Hill speaks at the library dedication

Harper dedicates David K. Hill Family Library

May 04, 2018

David and Diane Hill have been passionate advocates for education and transformational leaders to Harper through their service and generous financial support. It’s only fitting, then, that the reimagined library be known as the David K. Hill Family Library. The College on May 3 held a rededication and naming ceremony to recognize the Hills’ significant contributions and celebrate the campus’ bustling new hub. Read More

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