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President's Art Award

First-Year Student’s Work Picked for Fifth Annual President’s Art Selection Award

September 11, 2019

Teresa Hernandez is the youngest student to receive the President's Art Selection Award. Her piece, "Again and Again," was created for an assignment in Professor Perry Pollock's Drawing II class. Read More

Sergio Sosa

Nothing Is Going to Stop Sergio

June 25, 2019

Sergio Sosa was living with his grandparents in El Salvador until his mother was finally able to have him join her in the United States. He was 15 years old and did not speak English. He went on to earn his associate degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA and was awarded a full tuition scholarship to Lake Forest College. Read More

Sushila Jackson kisses her dog on the head

Sushila’s Message: You Can Make It

May 30, 2019

Sushila Jackson is a survivor. She will be graduating from Harper this summer, the first female to earn an A.A.S. in Information Technology - Computer Support here at Harper. It wasn’t easy, and her path wasn’t linear. Read More

lisa smith

We Are Harper: Lisa Smith

May 10, 2019

It's been an expansive and successful career for Lisa Smith, Supply Chain Management Coordinator, but ultimately success to her is helping her students succeed. Read More

A Harper adviser discusses registration options while seated with a set of parents.

Spring Into Action Early for a Great Fall!

April 24, 2019

Many students have already decided to attend Harper College this fall, while others are still exploring options. While it is never too late to get started at Harper, there are benefits to timely action. Attending New Student Orientation and registering early allows students the wide variety of courses and schedules to suit their personal needs . Additionally, greater financial opportunities, like scholarships, are available earlier. While course options still exist later in the summer, students may not be able to put their first choice schedule together. Read More

Last Updated: 5/13/25