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What Was the Hot Topic at the High School Open House?

April 06, 2016

Thanks to all who made it out during that crazy morning blizzard this past weekend for our Spring 2016 High School Open House. Despite the blustery weather, we had a record-breaking number of people attend! If you weren't able to make it or want to make sure you didn't miss out on any key information, here are some answers to one of the hot topics of the day: transferring. Read More

Erich Wenzel

Tips From a High-Achiever

March 29, 2016

How do you juggle full-time work and full-time studies? Erich Wenzel shares these 3 tips. Read More

Erich Wenzel

Focus and Preparation Help Harper Grad Succeed

March 29, 2016

I wanted to study engineering while earning a degree that I could put to work right away. Read More

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College-Bound Seniors: March-April Checklist

March 18, 2016

Everyone and everything is waking up after a long winter. Time to kick the college search back into gear! Here are four tips to help put the spring into your step this month as you explore college options.... Read More

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Five Questions to Ask Your College Recruiter

March 14, 2016

How's that short list of college or universities coming along? What do you really know about them? Info from their website…comments from friends, neighbors, older brothers or sisters…mom or dad? The most important thing to remember in selecting the right campus for YOU is to ask your own questions. Here are five good ones to ask the next college recruiter you talk to.... Read More

Mukila Maitha, assistant professor will accompany a group of Harper College Honors students to Zimbabwe.

Many Paths Lead Honors Students to Zimbabwe

March 09, 2016

A passion to join the Peace Corp, growing up in Mexico, a high school teacher’s advice, a class on East African literature — these different paths helped lead Harper Honors students to a 10-day study abroad trip to Zimbabwe scheduled during spring break. Read More

Joseph Rosner

Positioned for Success

February 18, 2016

Once hired as a probationary firefighter, I felt confident I would succeed and make it through probation with the foundation my degree provided me. Read More

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Distinguished Trustee Scholarship

February 17, 2016

Two years (60 credit hours) of fully paid tuition. Fees included. $500 book stipend per semester. Are you interested? Read More

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BMO Harris Bank Employees Gather for Special Ceremony

February 15, 2016

Jack Lloyd took a look around the BMO Harris Bank conference room in Rolling Meadows and reveled at all the ways Harper College had impacted each and every person there.“I don’t know that we’d be able to operate without our Harper alumni,” said Lloyd, BMO Harris Bank market president. Read More

 Adam Rothenberg

Finding My True Calling

February 11, 2016

Unlike many college experiences, mine did not start immediately after high school. I took several years to find my true calling and get into a career I love. Read More

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