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Mental Health Month: The Elephant in the Room

May 08, 2020

While mental health should be acknowledged and promoted every month, the month of May is usually dedicated to bringing awareness to mental health and emotional wellness. Great progress has certainly been made towards reducing the stigma and support for those living with various mental health issues and illnesses, yet it's still a topic that often becomes the "elephant in the room" in many spaces. Read More

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Paying for College - We're Here to Help!

April 20, 2020

Your family may have experienced challenges due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please know that, even though we are no longer working from campus, we are here to help you remotely. As we look forward to the upcoming semesters, know that we can guide you through registration for summer and fall courses and provide resources to help you pay for college. Read More

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month Amid COVID-19

April 13, 2020

On a national level, April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). While the month typically entails a variety of in-person events and programs to bring awareness to the important month, the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted these interactions across the world. As people continue to grapple with the vast shifts in everyday life due to physical distancing protocols, it's even more important to be aware of how we can all be an active bystander in preventing sexual assault and other forms of interpersonal violence. Read More

Looking to get ahead this summer?

Summer Courses Still Available

April 11, 2020

Encourage your students to take advantage of Harper's low cost tuition while staying ahead on their degree requirements this summer. Read More

Facemasks designed by area students and produced by the Makerspace.

Harper students and teachers create protective gear for essential workers

April 02, 2020

Career and Technical Education teachers from Buffalo Grove and Wheeling high schools have designed and are now producing a protective face shield, with help from Harper College’s Makerspace and Entrepreneur Center. Read More

Last Updated: 5/13/26