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Blended Health and Smoothie Bar sign and a smoothie bowl.

Blended Health & Smoothie Bar, April Doremus

January 14, 2025

Making smoothies was April’s culinary trick to blend good nutrition into her children’s treats. Little did she know that she would later blend this home skill with her career skills to create one of the most popular businesses in her hometown of Glenview. Blended Health and Smoothie Bar’s initial launch plan, however, was anything but harmonious. Its planned opening coincided with the onset of the pandemic’s shutdown, meaning April would have to blend all her industry experience, business acumen, creativity and determination to redesign her business to maintain the perfect harmony of safety, service and community while blending delicious, healthy products. Read More

a frontal view of the exterior storefront of LUMI

LUMI Studio + Shoppe by Molly Kranovich

January 13, 2025

If you’re feeling stressed, you’re not alone. The American Psychological Association found that 76% of adults recently surveyed reported suffering health impacts due to stress and 27% said they’re often so stressed they can’t function. The American Heart Association warns that chronic stress can affect mental and physical health, including anxiety, depression, concentration problems, heart disease, stroke and more. Read More

Harper Talks Episode 42 - John Lawson

January 13, 2025

Harper College Police Chief John Lawson, a 1987 Harper College graduate, reflects on his journey from Harper's criminal justice program to leading the campus police department. He shares insights into his 40-year law enforcement career including 28 years with the Roselle Police Department, the challenges of campus policing, and his dedication to community engagement and safety. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and making a difference. Listen to Episode 42

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5 Helpful Truths to Ease Your Fears of Going Back to School

January 09, 2025

Going back to school can seem stressful at first, but support is everywhere. This advice will help to alleviate your anxiety about becoming a student. Read More

Corporate Mentorship - Chris Pykett, Sonia Ajakaiye

‘I already have a foot in the door’: Students make job connections through Harper's Corporate Mentorship Program

January 06, 2025

The booming program, run by the Harper College Educational Foundation, carefully matches students with mentors from area corporations and businesses. Read More

Harper College 2024 Holiday Greeting

December 19, 2024

Season's greetings from Dr. Avis Proctor and Harper College. Watch the Video

Kristen Reaves participating in a Harper College fashion show.

From Harper To: Kristen Reaves

December 18, 2024

From Harper to…Toyo University in Tokyo, Japan. In May of 2024, Harper fashion studies graduate Kristen Reaves was awarded the prestigious Gilman Scholarship for American students looking to study abroad. And it all started right here in the hallways and runways of Harper College. Meet Kristen

Ten Questions with Kendall Vagle

December 11, 2024

Kendall, who oversees Harper’s Gaming Lounge, discusses the most underrated video game of all time and shares the support she feels in her work at the college. Read More

Harper’s wellness initiatives relieve finals week stress

December 09, 2024

As the semester draws to a close, Harper College shows care for students with free chair massages, calming activities and thrive kits. Read More

Picture Yourself Test Post #4

December 09, 2024

This is an example snippet. Nothing much to see here. Read More

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