Standing in solidarity with the Asian American Pacific Islander community
March 18, 2021
Read a statement by Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, on escalating attacks on our Asian American Pacific Islander community. Read More
Harper Alert: Due to extreme cold, Harper College campuses will be closed Friday, January 23. Learn more: http://bit.ly/36jRbZ8
March 18, 2021
Read a statement by Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, on escalating attacks on our Asian American Pacific Islander community. Read More
March 16, 2021
Gain confidence in police encounters, learn how to protect your civil liberties, and understand your health care rights at a free Know Your Rights seminar on March 27. Read More
March 16, 2021
2013's Distinguished Alumni award-winner Jamie Pritscher comes from a family of entrepreneurs, drawing from that when she co-founded That's Caring, a socially-conscious and eco-friendly solution to gift baskets. Jamie also founded nuphoriq, a full-service marketing agency specializing in the catering industry, as well as sitting on the boards of the Community Character Coalition and Friends of Busse Woods. Join Jamie and Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton as they discuss getting started, getting involved, and how working for yourself can really be. Listen to Episode 6
March 05, 2021
Several Northwest suburban communities are teaming up to help address a nationwide trend: the growing shortage of police officers. Together with Harper College, they’ll offer a Police Officer Training Workshop on March 13 that aims to find new and more diverse candidates, provide clarity into the hiring process and increase awareness for the many career opportunities in law enforcement. Read More
February 24, 2021
Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, on what a perfect day looks like, the best advice she ever received, what she's hopeful for, and more. Read More
February 23, 2021
Harper College has maintained its Aaa rating from Moody’s Investor Services, a testament to the college’s long history of fiscal stewardship. Read More
February 17, 2021
Recognizing the pandemic’s significant financial impact, Harper College approved freezing tuition for a second year coupled with other measures aimed at keeping costs down for students. Read More
February 16, 2021
2019 Distinguished Alumni Greg Cadichon injured his hamstring training for a National Junior College Athletic Association track meet while enrolled at Harper College. He is no stranger to hardship, and the experience proved to be an education. During the recovery from his injury he became fascinated with the rehabilitation process, eventually founding Rebound Fitness in Northbrook. Join Greg and Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton as they discuss focusing in school, finding a calling, and more on Harper Talks. Listen to Episode 5
February 08, 2021
When Veronica Naranjo moved to the Chicago area from Colombia in 2006, she had a college degree but she didn’t speak much English and wasn’t certain about her first steps in her new country. After exploring area colleges, she enrolled in the ESL program at Harper College. Once at Harper, she quickly found that the program provided so much more than the language skills she wanted to improve. Read More
January 27, 2021
Harper College student Katie Ruiz has been the epitome of perseverance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More