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Maryfran H. Leno

Maryfran H. Leno

September 05, 2025

Maryfran H. Leno represents the rare professional who has devoted almost an entire career – in her case, nearly 32 years – to a single organization. Leno started her full-time parks and recreation career in 1994 with the Itasca Park District and has led the district for the past 21 years as executive director. Meet Maryfran Leno

Marc Klemencic

Mark Klemencic

September 05, 2025

Marc Klemencic credits his academic successes and distinguished career in human resources and organizational development to the structure and learning environment he found at Harper College – on his second try. He acknowledges that his academic journey took several turns and unique pathways. Meet Mark Klemencic

Wayne and Garth from Wayne's World appear in an image to promote the Harper Film Series

Harper’s Film Lab to host two film series this fall

September 05, 2025

The free Tuesday screenings include the Cine Latino film series as well as modern classics such as ‘Wayne’s World’ and ‘Desperado.’ Read More

Karen Durante

Karen Durante

September 05, 2025

Harper College’s renowned fashion design program launched the successful marketing career of Karen Durante, a 1982 graduate. Today, she is vice president of partnerships and member development for the 7,000 members of Finishing Contractors Association (FCA) International. Meet Karen Durante

Izabela Pieniadz

Izabela Pieniadz

September 05, 2025

Izabela Pieniadz began her distinguished career in arts administration and historic preservation with a transformative experience at Harper College. Today, Pieniadz is executive director of the Ellwood House Museum in DeKalb, overseeing the preservation of a 10-acre historic site and its role as a community resource. Meet Izabela Pieniadz

Ryan Suby

Ryan Suby

September 04, 2025

Ryan Suby has quickly ascended into a leadership role in technology, fueled by his Harper College education and technical expertise in data, analytics and cloud infrastructure. Today he’s director of technology operations for legal operations at Zurich North America. Meet Ryan Suby

Lyrik Cruz poses in Humboldt Park

Harper to celebrate inaugural Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week with choreographer Lyrik Cruz

September 03, 2025

Harper College’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week will honor Latine culture with a Mariachi performance, dance workshop and screenings of 'In the Heights.' Read More

Katsiaryna Piatsevich sewing welding

Sewing with fire: Harper student brings together fashion, welding skills

September 02, 2025

At Harper College, Katsiaryna Piatsevich is pursuing an unlikely duo of credentials in welding and fashion. Her latest achievement: Watching her garments walk the runway at a Rome fashion show. Read More

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Crimes, Calamities, & Curiosities

August 28, 2025

Join one or all of our book discussions for people who don't need a happily ever after... Read More

Illustration of a strutting goat wearing a blue shirt, sunglasses and a medal. It reads: Students: Become a Rec Center Goat

Become a Rec Center G.O.A.T.

August 28, 2025

Harper students! Become a Rec Center G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time). Utilize the Rec Center twenty times between Monday, September 15 and Sunday, November 23 and your name will be entered into a drawing to win an Apple iPad. Take the Challenge

Last Updated: 5/13/25