Harper Highlights

Eric Emery - Cool Head, LLC

September 06, 2023

Welders regularly face exposure to dangerous fumes in their work environment, which is often in an enclosed space. According to OSHA, depending on the type of fumes and length of exposure, a welder may be at risk of injuries that include eye, nose and throat irritation; dizziness and nausea; damage to lungs, kidneys, and nervous system; certain types of cancer; and asphyxiation. Read More

Harper Talks Episode 30 – Andy-John Kalkounos

September 01, 2023

Andy-John Kalkounos is a restaurateur, actor, real estate professional, and currently serving as the Palatine Township Supervisor. Andy-John, a 2010 Distinguished Alumnus of Harper College, joins the podcast and discusses his varied roles, his Greek heritage, his experiences at Harper College as a piano and theater student, and the importance of being present in our lives. Listen to Episode 30

How two Harper College Faculty Fellows innovate with multimedia lessons

August 29, 2023

Instructors Bethanie-Michelle Statler and Ranjani Murali connect with students by creating scientific song parodies and deploying funny memes. Read More

Harper Film Series screens classic movies on campus

August 24, 2023

Fall series will group screenings by theme, including westerns, horror and film noir. Read More

Harper receives National Science Foundation grant for expanding drone technology education

August 22, 2023

The three-year grant will support a project involving career readiness in uncrewed aerial systems related to biological monitoring and resource management. Read More

President’s Art Selection Award honorees embody collaborative spirit

August 15, 2023

Dr. Avis Proctor chose two sculptures by Harper College students to be installed outside of her office for the next year. Read More

International student experience inspires alumna to give back

August 10, 2023

Shipra Rajput always dreamed of studying in the United States. So, when the opportunity arose to go to college in the U.S., and following a recommendation of a family friend who lived in the northwest suburbs, Shipra enrolled at Harper College in 2014. Read More

Harper’s Office of Access and Disability Services celebrates 50 years of going above and beyond for students

August 08, 2023

ADS, and the office’s predecessors, has a legacy of being at the forefront of helping students with disabilities thrive in college. Read More

Harper honored for excellence in financial reporting

August 02, 2023

Government Finance Officers Association awarded Harper’s high standards for 13th consecutive year. Read More

Harper’s Lifelong Learning Institute holds first Chautauqua

July 31, 2023

The Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College will welcome Brian “Fox” Ellis as the host of its first Chautauqua on Friday, August 25. Read More