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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

Nathan Johnson

Harper student named Soldier of the Year by Illinois Army National Guard

June 11, 2024

Nathan Johnson won the Best Warrior Competition while balancing Harper College courses and military training in pursuit of becoming a warrant officer and helicopter pilot. Read More

Women's Track and Field Champs

Harper's Women's Track and Field Team wins back-to-back championships

May 13, 2024

The women’s team took home first-place honors at the 2024 NJCAA Division III Track and Field Championships in Utica, New York. Read More

Aspen Prize Semifinalist 2025

Harper once again a semifinalist for Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

May 07, 2024

Harper College is one of 20 institutions vying for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s most prestigious recognition for community colleges. Read More

Student Juried Art Exhibition 2024

Harper highlights student artwork during 2024 Student Juried Art Exhibition

April 23, 2024

Pieces created by Harper College students, and curated by professional artist Angela Piehl, are on display in the college’s Art Exhibition Space through May 9. Read More

Speech and Debate Team Champions 2024

Harper’s Speech and Debate Team wins back-to-back championships

April 17, 2024

The team, which took home the overall gold medal at the recent Phi Rho Pi National Tournament, will host a championship celebration on April 23. Read More

CIFG Recipients 2023

Harper continues to empower equity, economic mobility with Community Innovation Fund Grant Program

March 27, 2024

During the past two years, Harper has awarded $150,000 to area nonprofits. Organizations can apply for the third round of funding through May 10. Read More

Last Updated: 3/14/24