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Young students do a science experiment at Harper's College and Career Expo

New Harper Experience Day a celebration of learning and ideas

September 11, 2019

Harper College is gearing up for its first-ever Harper Experience Day, an interactive and family-friendly event aimed at showcasing 21st century careers, state-of-the-art labs, talented faculty and community partners. The free event will take place Saturday, October 5. Read More

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Recommended Reads!

September 03, 2019

Looking for something new to read? Check out or recommendations for The One by John Marrs and The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Read More

there used to be three by Sharon Harper

Harper opens 42nd annual Small Works exhibit

August 29, 2019

Harper College is shining a spotlight on the small-scale work of artists across the country at its 42nd Annual Small Works National Juried Art Exhibition. Read More

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2019 HOPE Giving Circle Recipient: Oyinkansola "Sol" Akinola

August 27, 2019

"I am determined to cultivate my own ethical and sustainable channel of production, focusing on the betterment of women of color.” - Oyikansola "Sol" Akinola Read More

A Harper College student performs an ultrasound

Harper seeks volunteers for ultrasounds

August 20, 2019

The Harper College Diagnostic Cardiac and Medical Sonography programs are seeking volunteers interested in receiving free ultrasounds. Read More

Students work in the Harper College Makerspace

New Makerspace and Entrepreneur Center bringing ideas to life

August 07, 2019

Harper College’s new Makerspace and Entrepreneur Center aims to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, inventors and engineers to pursue their creative passions and bring their ideas to life by building a vibrant and engaging platform of tools, community, programming and mentoring. Read More

HOPE Giving Circle scholarship recipients Ariana Herrera, Sol Akinola, Alex Aleksandrov and Aleska Schwartz

HOPE Giving Circle hits $100,000 milestone

July 24, 2019

The Harper College Educational Foundation's HOPE Giving Circle at a reception last week awarded $10,000 scholarships to four deserving students, bringing the total amount awarded to $100,000 for 10 young women since the group’s inception. Read More

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Lifelong Learning Institute to hold annual open house

July 23, 2019

Adults ages 50 and over are invited to learn more about Harper College's Lifelong Learning Institute at its annual open house on August 13. Read More

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AtoZ Food

July 22, 2019

Do you enjoy eating international foods? Then we have the database for you: AtoZ foods. Read More

Marwil Chirinos addresses her fellow HSE graduates

High School Equivalency graduation a celebration of perseverance

July 11, 2019

Harper College’s recent High School Equivalency graduation ceremony was a celebration of perseverance and hard work. Among this year’s class of 60 students were Marwil Claret Chirinos and Marie Elaine Bollozos, two inspirational graduates who overcame numerous challenges to excel academically. Read More

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