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President's Art Selection Award 2025

From clay to canvas: Art brings students’ stories to president’s office

August 27, 2025

Harper College student Isabel Guerrero and alum Ana Roussev were recently awarded the 2025 President’s Art Selection Award by Dr. Avis Proctor, Harper’s president. Read More

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Welcome Back, Hawks!

August 27, 2025

The Library is here to help you succeed! Read More

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Empowered Fitness & Recovery, LLC by Karlin Soelberg

August 26, 2025

Karlin Soelberg knows first-hand the challenges of maintaining health amidst a demanding career. She envisioned a facility that empowered people to achieve optimal health and vitality, leading her to establish Empowered Fitness & Recovery, LLC, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Her holistic approach sets a path for success by focusing on three strategic pillars -- fitness, nutrition, and accountability -- while ensuring consistent support. Read More

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Free Group Exercise Classes

August 23, 2025

FREE group exercise classes are available to Harper students. Classes are led by certified group exercise instructors with expertise in providing motivating, challenging and fun ways to get you moving. Find Your Group

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Harper Alumni Kaine Bautista profiled in Harper’s Bazaar Magazine

August 22, 2025

The work of Kaine Bautisa, (A.A.S. Fashion Design 2021) was featured in Harper’s Bazaar magazine online, Vietnam edition. Learn more

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Hire a Personal Trainer

August 22, 2025

Our certified personal trainers will help you achieve your fitness goals and get results! Your trainer will work with you to perfect your form and provide you with educational and motivational feedback to help you reach your goals. Hire a Personal Trainer

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Harper joins national network advancing high-value credentials that lead to good jobs and bachelor’s degrees

August 19, 2025

Harper College is now part of the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s expanded Unlocking Opportunity network, addressing local talent needs and transforming students’ lives. Read More

Hawks Care

Hawks Care: Meeting Harper students’ needs beyond the classroom

August 14, 2025

Harper College students can rely on the Hawks Care Resource Center and Counseling Services to help them manage food and housing insecurity, mental health needs, career path challenges and more. Read More

Community Impact Fund Grant Recipients 2025

Harper College Educational Foundation awards nearly $50,000 to support opportunities in the community

August 05, 2025

The Community Impact Fund Grant program has served thousands of people and awarded more than $240,000 to nonprofits across Harper’s district. Read More

She Loves Me

Harper Ensemble Theatre Company to hold auditions for ‘She Loves Me’

July 31, 2025

Open auditions will take place by appointment August 25-26 at Harper College for the fall musical, directed by Professor Kevin Long. Read More

Last Updated: 1/21/26