Harper Highlights

Harper Talks Show 4 - Reveca Torres

January 19, 2021

Reveca Torres earned her associate degree from Harper College in 2002, and went on to earn a degree in theatre arts from the University of Arizona in 2004. This is a path made difficult by her paralysis, caused by a car accident at 13 years of age. In 2009, Reveca Torres founded Backbones, a non-profit providing support for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Listen in as Reveca Torres and Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton discuss accessibility, her artistic work, and accomplishments on Harper Talks. Listen to Episode 4

Harper College swears in new chief of police

January 13, 2021

John Lawson, a 37-year law enforcement veteran and proud Harper College graduate, will lead the ranks of the college’s police department. Read More

7 Questions with Harper College Paralegal Alumna Judaea Bradford

January 12, 2021

Judaea Bradford earned her associate degree in paralegal studies in May 2020. She shares her experiences at Harper and in her new paralegal career. Read More

Message from President Dr. Avis Proctor on violence at U.S. Capitol

January 08, 2021

Read a message from Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, about the violence that took place January 6 at the U.S. Capitol. Read More

Harper cancels winter 2021 sports season

December 21, 2020

Harper College has canceled the 2021 winter sports competition to help protect the health and safety of our student athletes. Read More

Ergonomic Solutions

December 17, 2020

Ergonomic Solutions – “where the office meets the road”! Nancy and Mark Wunderlich design their mobile office spaces so that employees can work efficiently, in a comfortable space that doesn’t compromise their well-being. There’s no need to precariously balance that valuable laptop on top of the car when you have a fully functioning office space in your vehicle. Read More

Harper College, JourneyCare develop apprenticeship program to address workforce need

December 16, 2020

Harper College and JourneyCare have teamed to launch the JourneyCare CNA to Nursing Apprenticeship Program. Read More

Harper Talks Show 3 - Joe McEnery

December 15, 2020

Alumnus Joe McEnery attended Harper College then majored in education at Illinois State University and taught for 4 years as a middle school teacher. With that beginning you would not assume Joe McEnery would be where he is today, a lieutenant and paramedic in the Elk Grove Village Fire Rescue Department. His experience at Harper College has shaped his career as a public servant. Join Joseph McEnery and Assistant Professor of Communication Arts Brian Shelton as they discuss making life changing career decisions, service to the community and more topics on Harper Talks. Listen to Episode 3

New initiative aims to train thousands of unemployed workers for in-demand logistics jobs

December 14, 2020

Harper College has launched a free training program with Prologis Inc., the global leader in logistics real estate, designed to provide rapid skills training for workers in the Chicago region for careers in transportation, distribution and logistics sectors. Read More

Harper launches new drone technology program

December 02, 2020

Harper College is launching a new Drone Technology and Applications certificate program in the spring 2021 semester that will help prepare traditional students, career professionals and enthusiasts alike for a growing industry and increasingly diversified job opportunities. Read More