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Nikki Calderon poses at a park wearing Minnie Mouse ears

Nikki Calderon

May 16, 2025

Graduation is a message to myself telling me I made it, that I did the best I could do and I succeeded. All those endless nights staying up and constantly doing assignments, was all worth it because I got to where I wanted to be. Nikki

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Teleissa Marquez

May 16, 2025

As a proud Mexican, I carry with me the strength, resilience, and values passed down through generations—hard work, faith, and family. These roots have shaped who I am and have fueled my determination to succeed. Teleissa

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Gabby Aleksov

May 16, 2025

I would like to thank my parents for always being supportive. And my brother for always pushing me to be better than yesterday. Gabby

Magdalena Nowak poses with a skeleton in her nursing scrubs.

Magdalena Nowak

May 16, 2025

Graduation means more to me than just words or a title. It proves that anything is possible, that it's never too late to pursue your dreams. If you truly want something, believe in it, refuse to give up, and put in hard work, you will achieve it. Magdalena

Harper College leaders break ground on the Business and Social Sciences Building

Harper breaks ground on new Business and Social Sciences Building

May 14, 2025

The newest addition to the Harper College campus will house more than a dozen academic programs along with flexible learning spaces, a moot courtroom and a 300-seat theater. Read More

Ivan Rojas-Cordero smiling and standing in front of a blue backdrop with the Harper College logo, holding a graduation cap that says "Class of 2025."

Ivan Rojas-Cordero

May 14, 2025

My next step in my career is to find a graphic design job and get a lot of experience so I can work for different companies in the future! I am also planning to pursue my bachelors degree here at Harper College. Ivan

Emily Luethy smiling and wearing a sparkly navy dress.

Emily Luethy

May 14, 2025

Graduation means the next step towards my higher education journey, where I can get closer to accomplishing my dreams! Emily

Amy Gerry smiling and wearing a blue lanyard and multicolored plaid shirt.

Amy Gerry

May 14, 2025

Graduation to me is showing others in my life that no matter where you come from or what your life is like you can do great things. Amy

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Harper Talks Episode 46 – Dr. Joseph Sagerer

May 12, 2025

Dr. Joseph Sagerer, a 2024 Harper College Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, began as an uncertain high school student and flourished into a physics Ph.D. and pioneering researcher. In this episode of Harper Talks, Dr. Sagerer shares how Harper helped launch his academic career and discusses his current work using cosmic rays to map the ancient Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico —offering his undergraduate students at Dominican University a rare hands-on research experience. Tune in to hear how physics, archeology, and education collide in this real-life Indiana Jones story. Follow along with Dr. Sagerer's project to search for hidden chambers in Kukulcan's pyramid at the world heritage site in Chichen Itza, Mexico. Listen to Episode 46

Ortal poses in graduation robes along the Chicago River

Ortal Alschitz

May 12, 2025

To me, graduation means recognizing that growth doesn’t follow a set timeline. It’s not about being the fastest—it’s about showing up, pushing forward, and being proud of how far you've come, no matter when you started. It’s a milestone that honors persistence, not just perfect timing. Ortal

Last Updated: 11/17/25