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Harper College receives 2025 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award

September 11, 2025

For the third consecutive year, and fifth time overall, Harper has earned Insight Into Academia’s HEED Award, a national honor recognizing academic excellence, belonging and community-building. Read More

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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

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To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, Harper spotlights hope and justice

January 14, 2025

The Shining Light on Hope and Justice campaign invites the Harper College community to be inspired by King’s example and acknowledge those who make a positive impact on campus, leading up to the annual King celebration on Jan. 29. Read More

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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

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Harper displays Día de los Muertos ofrendas

November 04, 2024

The traditional Mexican altars, which remember deceased family and friends, will be on display at Harper College through Nov. 6. Read More

Ten Questions With Sonnet Gabbard

Ten Questions With Dr. Sonnet Gabbard

October 31, 2024

The coordinator for LGBTQ+ student initiatives at Harper College shares her ‘Buffy’ fandom, her dream of living in New York City and her gratitude for being a member of such supportive communities. Read More

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Latinos Unidos alumni reunion celebrates club’s impact and finding ‘family’ on campus

October 14, 2024

Current and former members of Harper College’s club for Latine students recently joined together to honor its legacy of support and inclusion. 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

Ten Shared Principles Dialogue

Harper hosts Ten Shared Principles dialogue about policing

March 04, 2024

In partnership with the NAACP and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, the Harper College Police Department and Office of DEI recently fostered an open discussion among students and employees. Read More

Darlett Bernard Service Award

Darlett Bernard to receive Excellence in Service Award at MLK Celebration

January 24, 2024

Harper College’s catering supervisor will be honored for 17-plus years of outstanding service with a personal touch on January 31. Read More

Last Updated: 11/13/25