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Beyond Theory: Harper Promise Already Making a Difference in the Community

March 29, 2019

Organizations large and small are benefiting from the thousands of volunteer hours being completed by the Harper College Promise Scholars. The Friends of the Mount Prospect Public Library couldn’t be more thrilled to be the beneficiary of the extra hands and strong backs of the Promise Scholars. Read More

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We Are Harper: Kim Dang

March 19, 2019

Having two young children and a full time job didn't stop Kim Dang from earning her degree. Now she has a career and is the example she's always wanted to be for her daughters. Read More

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We Are Harper: Hillary Gack

March 11, 2019

Emergency and Disaster Management was the dream career, Harper College was the place. Learn about Hillary Gack's road to success. Read More

Front-facing photo of Geographic Information Systems student, Angelica Avalos.

We Are Harper: Angelica Avalos

February 21, 2019

All the stars aligned when Angelica Avalos realized she wanted to study Geographic Information Systems at Harper College, and she's only just getting started. Read More

Lydia standing in front of an American flag

Meet Student Government Vice President, Lydia Schiller

February 06, 2019

Get to know the 2018-2019 Vice President of Student Government Association. Read More

Last Updated: 11/17/25