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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

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

Last Updated: 3/14/24