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Supporting employees and students in times of conflict

October 10, 2023

​​Harper College extends its thoughts to all of those impacted by the conflict in Israel and Gaza. These global events affect many students, faculty, staff and other members of the Harper community who are feeling the tremendous weight and anxiety of recent events. Read More

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Explore Harper with The College Tour

October 07, 2023

Harper College welcomes the award-winning TV series The College Tour to campus. Each episode of The College Tour, shares the story of a single college or university through the authentic lens of its current students. You'll meet real Harper students — and find out what makes Harper a great place to start or continue your college career. Watch the video

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New grants help Harper expand educational programs and partnerships

October 05, 2023

The college has recently been awarded nearly $4.1 million in federal grant funding to support student-parents, assist Latinx students, develop emerging technology partnerships and train members of the regional workforce. Read More

Contest winner and Harper student Kate Guerrero stands on campus.

Harper College student wins Soon to Be Famous statewide author contest

October 04, 2023

Kate Guerrero drew on her life experience and the assistance she received from Harper’s novel-writing courses to win the 2023 Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Manuscript Project Contest. Read More

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Harper Talks Episode 31 – Nicole Buchanan

October 01, 2023

Alumna Nicole Buchanan joins Harper Talks and discusses working her way up during her career which began at 15 years old at a McDonald’s restaurant to ultimately becoming Vice President, Operations with Bear Family Restaurants, which owns and operates 35 McDonald’s restaurants in the suburbs. Nicole talks about the Harper/Bear Restaurant partnership, shares about her time at Harper, and at the University of South Carolina. Listen to Episode 31

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Harper College Police proud to wear pink patches

September 22, 2023

The Harper College Police Department is showing its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Donors to the Pink Patch Project can also receive their own Harper Police Pink Patch. Read More

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Harper to honor five alumni at annual awards ceremony

September 19, 2023

Harper College will hold its 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards on October 19 to honor and celebrate former students for outstanding career and community achievements. Read More

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Ten Questions with Dr. Ruth Williams

September 13, 2023

Dr. Ruth Williams, Harper College provost, on her perfect day at the cabin, what about her life today would impress her 5-year-old self, the passion and energy of the people at Harper College, and more! Read More

A Harper College student performs an ultrasound

Harper seeks volunteers for free ultrasounds

September 13, 2023

The Harper College Sonography programs are seeking volunteers to be scanned by students. Appointments begin in October. Read More

Ada Velazquez is Harper's first Social Justice Studies Distinction graduate.

‘Almost like waking up again’: Harper College students embrace Social Justice Studies Distinction

September 06, 2023

The program offers multiple paths, allowing students to engage with Social Justice Studies courses in a manner that best suits their educational and career journeys. Read More

Last Updated: 1/21/26