Harper Highlights

How to Get Involved in the 2020 Election

September 11, 2020

This year, Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3) has been declared a state holiday. While Harper College and other colleges/schools will be closed, students as young as 16 years old have the opportunity to serve as election judge, a paid position. Read More

Short-term training scholarship to benefit community members impacted by COVID-19

September 03, 2020

Harper College has launched the Moving Forward Scholarship for community members negatively impacted by COVID-19. Read More

Harper providing mental health and basic needs support for students

September 02, 2020

Harper College is working to create a culture of kindness and provide a holistic approach to caring for students’ well-being. Read More

A.J. Collier

September 01, 2020

Throughout his career, A.J. Collier has worked to serve the greater good. The Hanover Park resident currently serves as director of operations for the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Chicago. Meet A.J. Colier

Scott Lietzow

September 01, 2020

Lietzow was highly active and engaged at Harper. He joined the Business Club (now the Business and Entrepreneurship Club) and Student Government Association, and he served as the college’s student trustee. Meet Scott Lietzow

Joseph McEnery

September 01, 2020

As a Harper College student, Jim Macnider was a cross country and track champion. As a Harper coach, decades later, he mentors others to become champions. Meet Joseph McEnery

Ann Portmann, BSN, RN, CHPN, WCC

September 01, 2020

After 20 years as a successful financial planner and accountant, Ann Portmann decided to pursue a new and somewhat unexpected calling: becoming a hospice nurse. Meet Ann Portmann

Dr. Craig Winkelman

September 01, 2020

To countless families in the Barrington area, Dr. Craig Winkelman is an exceptional educator whose invaluable guidance helps children to soar. Meet Dr. Craig Winkelman

September: Suicide Prevention Month

August 28, 2020

Every year, September marks Suicide Prevention Month, which is a month dedicated to discussing suicide prevention, mental health resources and bringing awareness to warning signs. In addition, September 6 - 12, 2020 marks National Suicide Prevention Week. While talking about suicide can sometimes feel like a taboo topic in society, it's important and necessary to be aware of the warning signs and ways in which we can talk openly and honestly about suicide in order to help reduce stigma and potentially save lives. Read More

Meet Alina, an ESL teacher

August 25, 2020

Learn about what makes online ESL learning successful. Read More