Harper Highlights

From Harper To: Kristen Reaves

December 18, 2024

From Harper to…Toyo University in Tokyo, Japan. In May of 2024, Harper fashion studies graduate Kristen Reaves was awarded the prestigious Gilman Scholarship for American students looking to study abroad. And it all started right here in the hallways and runways of Harper College. Meet Kristen

Ten Questions with Kendall Vagle

December 11, 2024

Kendall, who oversees Harper’s Gaming Lounge, discusses the most underrated video game of all time and shares the support she feels in her work at the college. Read More

Harper’s wellness initiatives relieve finals week stress

December 09, 2024

As the semester draws to a close, Harper College shows care for students with free chair massages, calming activities and thrive kits. Read More

Picture Yourself Test Post #4

December 09, 2024

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Harper’s Back Porch Revue pays tribute to Jim Croce’s Harper College concert

December 04, 2024

The folk music collective will celebrate the ‘Bad, Bad Leroy Brown’ singer-songwriter on Dec. 14 by recreating Croce’s 1973 Harper performance. Read More

Harper nominated for best college in 2024 Best of Chicago poll

December 03, 2024

The Chicago Reader’s annual Best of Chicago poll features Harper College in three categories: Best college for 18-25-year-olds, best college for lifelong learners and best overall radio station. Read More

Harper celebrates Canning Student Center groundbreaking, $1 million gift from John and Rita Canning

November 25, 2024

Past and present Harper College presidents joined the Canning family in a groundbreaking ceremony for the cutting-edge facility, designed to centralize essential student services, enhance campus life and support academic programs. Read More

Harper Talks Episode 41 - Sarah Alhayek

November 22, 2024

Harper College alumna Sarah Alhayek reflects on her journey from an undecided high school graduate to an accomplished employee engagement generalist at Aldi. Sarah shares how Harper College helped her discover herself, build lasting friendships, and develop essential skills through involvement in campus activities. She discusses her career in industrial-organizational psychology, her passion for fostering workplace belonging, and the lessons she carries forward from her time as a student. Listen to Episode 41

Harper College breaks ground on new Canning Student Center to enhance campus life and student success

November 21, 2024

Harper College has officially broken ground on the new Canning Student Center, a state-of-the-art 144,000-square-foot facility that will centralize key student services, foster campus life and house critical academic programs. Read More

Harper Talks Episode 40 - Jeremy Lucas

November 20, 2024

A self-proclaimed “theater kid” from the age of 7, Jeremy Lucas’ passion led him to pursue theater education at Harper College, Illinois State University, and ultimately earning his BFA from Roosevelt University.  Jeremy joins Harper Talks and discusses his education, founding Jaxx Theatricals, a full inclusion theatre company and performing arts education nonprofit in Los Angeles, his international experiences as a Cultural Arts Envoy for the U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Exchange Program where he helps bring American musical theatre all over the world, and the honor of being named a 2024 Harper College Distinguished Alumnus. Listen to Episode 40