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ICCTA Award 2023 Equity and Diversity

Harper honored with ICCTA’s Equity and Diversity Award

June 13, 2023

For the second time, the Illinois Community College Trustees Association awarded Harper College’s leadership on policies that enhance institutional diversity, equity and inclusion for underrepresented groups. Read More

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Summer Travel!

June 08, 2023

Check out some recommendations on summer travel destinations. Read More

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In Person Group Exercise Classes

May 23, 2023

Campus Recreation and Harper Wellness offer a variety of group exercise classes FREE for Harper students and Health and Recreation Center members! Get the schedule

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Get the latest episode of Harper Talks

May 23, 2023

Listen in as Harper alumni share their stories, experiences, and life journeys. Through Harper Talks conversations led by Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton, Alumni are invited to share how education, career successes and failures and human connection have impacted them along the way. Download the podcast

Harper College graduates, friends and family hold up their cell phone flashlights at Commencement

Harper's Class of 2023 graduates 'a beacon of hope for your communities'

May 19, 2023

Harper College celebrated its Class of 2023 at its 55th annual Commencement Ceremony on May 19. Read More

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Summer Concert Series 2023

May 19, 2023

Grab a blanket or lawn chair and join us for Harper's Summer Concert Series, starting June 8 at the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Outdoor Pavilion on the north side of Harper's campus. Get the weekly lineup

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2023 Student Fashion Show: TERRA: Stories of Belonging

May 18, 2023

Check out the looks created around this year's theme, TERRA: Stories of Belonging. Harper fashion design and fashion merchandising students create the outfits and put on the production. 2023 Fashion Show gallery

Women Track and Field Champions 2023

Women’s Track and Field team wins national championship

May 16, 2023

The women’s team swept all relays and earned multiple individual awards on the way to a second NJCAA Division III Championship title (and first since 2011). Congratulations Hawks! Read More

Stop the Bleed class

Harper employees learn to save lives in Stop the Bleed class

May 15, 2023

Harper College’s Department of Risk Management recently hosted a Stop the Bleed class, preparing faculty and staff to help save lives in emergency situations. Read More

Exterior of the Education and Work Center in Hanover Park

EWC offers holistic support, paths to sustainable careers

May 11, 2023

A partnership between Harper College, Elgin Community College and others, the Education and Work Center seeks to change lives by providing free classes and resources that meet the community’s needs. Read More

Last Updated: 5/13/25