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Aini Asim

Harper alum Aini Asim awarded coveted Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship

June 09, 2025

The recent Harper College graduate plans to use the Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship to study molecular and cellular biology with a goal of becoming a surgeon. Read More

CIFG Recipients 2024

Harper College Community Impact Fund Grant application deadline extended

May 05, 2025

During the past three years, Harper has awarded $190,000 to 16 area nonprofits. Organizations can apply for the next round of funding through May 16. Read More

Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship Semifinalists

Four Harper students named semifinalists for prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarship

April 30, 2025

Harper College students Bruno Diaz, Wengipreye Indiamaowei, Annette Lee and Priyanka Saroya are among the semifinalists for the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which supports students as they pursue bachelor's degrees. Read More

Doug Spiwak

Doug Spiwak to be inducted into NACDA Hall of Fame

April 10, 2025

Harper College’s former director of athletics and fitness, who retired in 2022, is the sole community college representative among the 2025 inductees named to the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Hall of Fame. Read More

Distinguished Alumni Awards call for nominations

Nominations open for 2025 Harper College Distinguished Alumni Awards

March 27, 2025

Each year, Harper recognizes alumni who have shown outstanding professional achievement and dedication to serving the community. Nominate an alum before May 5. Read More

Ethics Bowl team

Harper’s Ethics Bowl team headed to national competition

February 19, 2025

After clinching the two-year college regional title, Harper College’s Ethics Bowl team will once again compete for the national championship. Read More

Michelle Mabry

Michelle Mabry to be honored with Excellence in Service Award at MLK Celebration

January 22, 2025

A jack of all trades in Harper College’s Operations Services department, Michelle will receive the award at an annual event celebrating the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 29. Read More

Best of Chicago 2024

Harper nominated for best college in 2024 Best of Chicago poll

December 03, 2024

The Chicago Reader’s annual Best of Chicago poll features Harper College in three categories: Best college for 18-25-year-olds, best college for lifelong learners and best overall radio station. Read More

HEED Award

Harper College receives HEED Award, recognizing commitment to diversity and inclusion

November 06, 2024

For the second consecutive year, and fourth time overall, Harper has received the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor for colleges and universities. Read More

Dr. Proctor

Harper president chosen for the Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship

October 22, 2024

Dr. Avis Proctor is one of 25 community college leaders selected for a fellowship focused on improving access, completion and post-grad success for students. Read More

Last Updated: 5/13/25