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Roger Doherty Ramirez with students

From ESL student to teacher: A full-circle moment for Harper alum

January 21, 2025

When Roger Doherty-Ramirez signed up for Harper College Foundation’s Interactive Tour last fall, he didn’t anticipate an emotional homecoming. Read More

Javi Rivera in Testing Center

Harper’s Learning and Career Center changes the lives of students – and staff

November 12, 2024

While helping students at LCC, Bobbi Pineda and Javi Rivera were inspired to complete their associate degrees and earn bachelor’s degrees via Harper College’s University Center. Read More

EWC 10th Anniversary

Education and Work Center celebrates a decade of collaboration and success

October 15, 2024

EWC, a partnership between the Village of Hanover Park, Harper College, Elgin Community College and others, recently commemorated 10 years of improving area residents’ lives via education, job training and friendly support. Read More

Education and Work Center Exterior

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Education and Work Center in Hanover Park on Oct. 10

September 27, 2024

The event will commemorate the decade-long partnership between the Village of Hanover Park, Harper College, Elgin Community College and others, which created a vital resource for individuals seeking to improve their lives through education and job training. Read More

Gricelda Adame-Garcia celebrates with her family at Harper College's Illinois High School Diploma Ceremony.

Harper’s High School Diploma graduates celebrate persistence and support

July 01, 2024

Gricelda Adame-Garcia and Brittney Raker spoke about turning feelings of discouragement into optimism at Harper College’s Illinois High School Diploma Ceremony. Read More

Monika Gadek-Stephan EWC

Immigration experience gives EWC’s senior director valuable insight

February 07, 2024

Decades after Monika Gadek-Stephan came to the U.S., her background continues to help her connect with Education and Work Center students, most of whom are immigrants. Read More

Exterior of the Education and Work Center in Hanover Park

EWC offers holistic support, paths to sustainable careers

May 11, 2023

A partnership between Harper College, Elgin Community College and others, the Education and Work Center seeks to change lives by providing free classes and resources that meet the community’s needs. Read More

Last Updated: 3/14/24