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Edith Mugisha works in the Harper Grows Community Garden

From soil to service: Harper student gives back through the Harper Grows garden

March 10, 2026

After receiving help from Harper College’s Hawks Care Resource Center, nursing student Edith Mugisha began volunteering in the campus garden that supplies fresh produce to students seeking food support. Read More

Rainey the Harper Hawk and Coop the Schaumburg Boomers mascot

Let’s play two: Harper baseball set for games at Wintrust Field

March 10, 2026

The home of the Schaumburg Boomers will host double-headers that pit the Harper College Hawks against teams from Morton College (March 20) and Rock Valley College (April 10). Read More

InZone Summer Camp Baking Course

Harper’s InZone Summer Camp returns with hands-on learning and creative exploration

March 10, 2026

The popular program offers hundreds of courses at Harper College’s Palatine campus for kids and teens across STEM, the arts, sports and more. Read More

Maham Khan

Harper Talks Episode 51 – Maham Khan

March 06, 2026

Harper alumna and current mass communication professor Maham Khan’s journey started at Harper with uncertainty—and during the tumultuous days of 9/11—and lead to her discovering her voice through leadership, speech and debate, and ultimately journalism. She reflects on overcoming stigma around community college, transferring to Northwestern, and building a career in Chicago media before returning to Harper as faculty. Maham also discusses her upcoming memoir project with a wrongfully convicted exoneree and offers meaningful advice to students about embracing growth, resilience, and self discovery. Listen to Episode 51

Black and white drawing of woman with sword and shield and phrase beneath says "Then put your shields before your hearts and fight with hearts more proof than shields."

Celebrate Women's History Month with Harper College Library!

March 05, 2026

Check out our great reads for Women's History Month! Read More

Harper College faculty, staff and administrators on stage at Achieving the Dream

Harper recognized as a 2026 Leader College of Distinction

March 04, 2026

Achieving the Dream, a national organization that partners with community colleges, honored Harper College for demonstrating sustained excellence in advancing student success outcomes. Read More

Serving 2030 students by year 2030

Charting a Bold Path Forward: Harper College Educational Foundation’s Strategic Vision for 2026–2030

March 04, 2026

Following the record-breaking success of the INSPIRE Campaign, which raised more than $33 million and established 75 new scholarships, the Harper College Educational Foundation (HCEF) is proud to unveil its new strategic framework, guiding its efforts from January 2026 through June 2030. Read More

Black History Event 2026

Harper to host Black history celebration on March 12

March 04, 2026

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Black History is a free event open to the community featuring an interactive display of rare historical artifacts and musical performances. Read More

Melissa Armstrong helps a skin care client in her clinic

From practitioner to CEO: Harper’s Business Growth Badge helped local entrepreneur reimagine her future

March 02, 2026

Melissa Armstrong says Harper College’s Community Education program gave her the confidence, clarity and tools to guide her business toward growth. Read More

Boy flying on a book

Design a Bookmark Contest

February 27, 2026

Design a bookmark for the library! Read More

Last Updated: 2/25/26