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Harper College leaders break ground on the Business and Social Sciences Building

Harper breaks ground on new Business and Social Sciences Building

May 14, 2025

The newest addition to the Harper College campus will house more than a dozen academic programs along with flexible learning spaces, a moot courtroom and a 300-seat theater. Read More

Ivan Rojas-Cordero smiling and standing in front of a blue backdrop with the Harper College logo, holding a graduation cap that says "Class of 2025."

Ivan Rojas-Cordero

May 14, 2025

My next step in my career is to find a graphic design job and get a lot of experience so I can work for different companies in the future! I am also planning to pursue my bachelors degree here at Harper College. Ivan

Emily Luethy smiling and wearing a sparkly navy dress.

Emily Luethy

May 14, 2025

Graduation means the next step towards my higher education journey, where I can get closer to accomplishing my dreams! Emily

Amy Gerry smiling and wearing a blue lanyard and multicolored plaid shirt.

Amy Gerry

May 14, 2025

Graduation to me is showing others in my life that no matter where you come from or what your life is like you can do great things. Amy

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Harper Talks Episode 46 – Dr. Joseph Sagerer

May 12, 2025

Dr. Joseph Sagerer, a 2024 Harper College Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, began as an uncertain high school student and flourished into a physics Ph.D. and pioneering researcher. In this episode of Harper Talks, Dr. Sagerer shares how Harper helped launch his academic career and discusses his current work using cosmic rays to map the ancient Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico —offering his undergraduate students at Dominican University a rare hands-on research experience. Tune in to hear how physics, archeology, and education collide in this real-life Indiana Jones story. Listen to Episode 46

Ortal poses in graduation robes along the Chicago River

Ortal Alschitz

May 12, 2025

To me, graduation means recognizing that growth doesn’t follow a set timeline. It’s not about being the fastest—it’s about showing up, pushing forward, and being proud of how far you've come, no matter when you started. It’s a milestone that honors persistence, not just perfect timing. Ortal

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Kristy McCoy

May 12, 2025

[Graduation means] that anything is possible at any age with hard work and dedication. That I am a strong, brilliant and resilient black woman. That life has its hiccups but I came, I conquered and accomplished this task and I know I am able to keep going. Kristy

Giselle selfie from the front steps of a house

Giselle Garcia Mendez

May 12, 2025

I would love to thank my family for always believing in me and supporting me through every step of my journey. Their encouragement and love have been my foundation. Giselle

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Monica Martinez

May 12, 2025

As a first-generation Mexican American and a mother, this achievement is more than a personal milestone; it’s a symbol of my family's sacrifices and the legacy I want to build for my daughter. Monica

Daisy and her family pose for a fun selfie

Daisy Carbajal

May 12, 2025

I would like to thank my daughter and my partner for their patience and support as I maintained multiple roles in college—as a mother, a full-time student, a hospitality worker and a friend. They witnessed my sacrifices and were the first to celebrate my victories. Daisy

Last Updated: 5/13/25