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Harper student and tour guide Ariana Alarcon

As kids, they went on Harper tours. As students, they lead them

May 06, 2025

On Fridays, Harper students shepherd groups of grade school students on campus tours, connecting the kids with a college in their community. For the guides, this experience brings back memories of wonder, excitement and prized T-shirts. Read More

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

A bachelor’s degree within reach: Why Illinois must embrace Community College Baccalaureates

April 30, 2025

We stand in full support of bold, proposed bipartisan legislation that would allow Illinois community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields. This is not only necessary, it is long overdue. Read More

Harper College Theatre Ensemble lurks in the shadows with ‘Gaslight’

April 21, 2025

Harper’s ensemble will present one of theatre’s most enduring plays, which originated the term ‘gaslight,’ from April 30 through May 4. Read More

Harper College to host Three From Ukraine film series

April 14, 2025

Harper’s Communication Arts department will screen a trio of films made in Ukraine, from award-winners to the animated family film ‘Mavka: The Forest Song.’ Read More

Harper to host Quantum in Healthcare event exploring cutting-edge medical innovation

April 09, 2025

Featuring experts in the quantum field, the April 28 event at Harper College will highlight how this technology is reshaping the future of health care diagnostics, treatment and research. Read More

Harper College, Partners for Our Communities partnership transformed Erick Flores’ life

April 01, 2025

The Harper alum and his family found support and success beginning with Harper English literacy classes, and free child care, at POC’s Community Resource Center in Palatine. 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

High school culinary students compete in Harper College Culinary Competition

March 17, 2025

Approximately 150 students from High School Districts 211 and 214 tested their creativity, teamwork and cooking skills in a ‘Chopped’-style contest at Harper. Read More

Harper’s InZone summer camp empowers kids to explore, build skills for the future

March 13, 2025

From constructing and flying drones to learning how to cook delicious meals and build and market a business, Harper College’s InZone summer program gives youth hard-to-find hands-on experience. Read More

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