Harper Highlights

Fall 2022 Make Shop Workshops

September 01, 2022

Learn about Fall 2022 Workshops offered through The Make Shop! Read More

New Paths to College and Career program offers free math, English and digital literacy training

August 30, 2022

Harper College was recently awarded a grant that provides free training in college and career readiness in the transportation and logistics, business management and health care industries. Read More

Harper Talks Episode 21 - Erik Horvat

August 29, 2022

Harper Talks welcomes alumnus Erik Horvat who discusses his time at Harper College and his educational path beyond at both Purdue and Columbia. Horvat is the Managing Director, Head of Real Estate Americas at Olayan America. He discusses finding his way from accounting to real estate development and career milestones such as his lead role in the redevelopment of the World Trade Center. Horvat graduated from Harper College in 1993 and was honored in 2021 with the Harper College Distinguished Alumni Award. Listen to Episode 21

Safety First

August 23, 2022

Workplace safety or getting the job done - which of the two is more important? If company owners or employees were asked these questions, the obvious answer would be "workplace safety." Unfortunately, some of the reported workplace injuries suggest that many of the injuries happen when a worker takes a shortcut and fails to follow safety protocol. Read More

HOPE Giving Circle awards $10,000 scholarships to four students

August 23, 2022

The HOPE Giving Circle, which supports future female leaders, recently awarded $10,000 scholarships to four students. Read More

Harper Board of Trustees approves four-year contract for president

August 18, 2022

The Harper College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new four-year contract for President Dr. Avis Proctor. Read More

New Harper programs include audio/video, health education certificates

August 15, 2022

Starting this fall, Harper College will offer a Health Education Teaching Endorsement for teachers and an Audio/Video Arts Technology Certificate, unlike any program available in Illinois. Read More

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Getting to know The Make Shop!

August 11, 2022

Learn more about our library's makerspace! Read More

New options make transportation to Harper easier, more affordable

August 01, 2022

Harper College is excited to introduce a variety of affordable transportation options this semester, including a new bus route, ride-share program and bike share pilot. Read More

Join Harper at the Schaumburg Boomers on Aug. 7

July 28, 2022

Harper College and the Boomers are partnering for Back to School Night, with giveaways, special events and discounted tickets for students, employees and alumni. Read More