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Harper College graphic arts program is the bedrock that advanced my professional life

January 18, 2022

Joshua Emeka Emeruem sees Harper as the foundation for his career in graphic design. Read More

UIUC Student Max Mauschbaugh

UIUC Student Turns to Harper to Solve Scheduling Conflict and Discovers a Great Learning Experience

April 15, 2021

Max Mauschbaugh, a 19-year-old sophomore at UIUC, took advantage of the remote learning environment to take his physics class at Harper this spring. Read More

Kathy Coy

A Promise Turned Into a Career

March 31, 2021

Dr. Kathy Coy, director of institutional research, was a few months shy of her 30th birthday when she took her first college course. She enrolled at the College of DuPage because she had made a promise to herself to go to college before she turned 30. “If I make a promise, I will move heaven and earth to do it,” said Kathy, “even if it is a promise to myself.” Read More

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Harper Students on What They'd Do with $63,000

September 23, 2020

It’s no secret: Students who start at Harper and transfer can save up to $63,000 on the cost of their bachelor's degree. We asked a handful of Harper students what they would do with an extra $63,000. Read More

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Harper College Faculty on the Remote Learning Essentials

August 04, 2020

Harper Faculty on the Remote Learning Essentials Harper Stories Here we are at the start of a new adventure. This isn’t the semester that any of us had in mind, but no matter who you are or what you’re feeling, we are here to support you every step of the way. Not only does that support come in the form of virtual tutoring, advising and counseling services – it’s here whenever you need it from our awesome faculty. To get you started on the right foot, Harper faculty came together to share the five essential items for succeeding in a remote learning environment. Read More

Last Updated: 12/14/23