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Harper Talks Maham Khan

From uncertainty to finding her voice: Alumna Maham Khan shares her story on Harper Talks

March 18, 2026

The latest episode of Harper College’s alumni podcast highlights the Harper communications professor’s path from student to storyteller. Read More

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Harper to host Disability Symposium on disability justice in action

March 18, 2026

This year’s event at Harper College will discuss moving beyond mandates to embracing disability culture and advocacy. Read More

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Spring 2026 Library Workshops

March 17, 2026

Check out our Spring 2026 workshops! Read More

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Spring 2026 Finals Week Programming

March 16, 2026

Check out what's happening on campus to support students as we approach Finals Week! Read More

Board of Trustees Bijal Chaturvedi

Harper College Board of Trustees appoints Dr. Bijal Chaturvedi to fill vacancy

March 11, 2026

Chaturvedi was selected after the board reviewed 24 applications and conducted interviews with candidates to fill the vacancy created by the January resignation of Trustee Emeritus Diane Hill. Read More

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

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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

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Celebrate Women's History Month with Harper College Library!

March 05, 2026

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

Last Updated: 3/17/26