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Lillian Xie, Harper College Distinguished Scholar alumna and youngest planned giving donor.

Lillian Xie: A Full-Circle Journey of Purpose and Philanthropy

September 23, 2025

The Distinguished Scholar alumna shares how a Harper scholarship shaped her journey and why she became the college’s youngest planned giving donor. Read More

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Districts 211, 214, 220 and Harper College launch College Now program

September 18, 2025

The innovative partnership gives high school students a head start on college and careers, enabling them to simultaneously earn an associate degree and a high school diploma. Read More

Martha Bell speaks at the dedication of the Martha Bell Gallery

September 18, 2025

Martha’s generous gifts fund arts programs across Harper College along with a new, full-time art curator and gallery manager position. Read More

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Harper Fashion Studies student garments hit the runway in Rome

September 17, 2025

Two recent graduates of Fashion Studies were selected to participate in the seventh edition of the Fashion & Talents fashion show hosted by Academia del Lusso in Rome, Italy. See More

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Nupur Sharma, Fashion Studies Coordinator hits the airwaves on Harper Radio

September 13, 2025

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Harper president shares condolences on loss of alumnus Charlie Kirk

September 11, 2025

Dr. Avis Proctor, Harper College president, expresses a rejection of violence following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, who attended Harper from 2013-14. Read More

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Harper Talks Episode 47 – Maria and Jose Macias

September 11, 2025

Meet Maria and Jose Macias, a Harper College love story that grew into a life of leadership, community impact, and successful careers. On this episode of Harper Talks, the married alumni duo shares how Harper gave them opportunities to explore their educational curiosity, build connection through Latinos Unidos, and ultimately meet each other. Today, Jose leads in real estate and financial literacy education, while Maria drives innovation in restaurant design around the world. Their journey highlights resilience, passion for curiosity, and the power of finishing what you start. Listen to Episode 47

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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

Karen Durante

Karen Durante

September 07, 2025

Harper College’s renowned fashion design program launched the successful marketing career of Karen Durante, a 1982 graduate. Today, she is vice president of partnerships and member development for the 7,000 members of Finishing Contractors Association (FCA) International. Meet Karen Durante

Marc Klemencic

Marc Klemencic

September 06, 2025

Marc Klemencic credits his academic successes and distinguished career in human resources and organizational development to the structure and learning environment he found at Harper College – on his second try. He acknowledges that his academic journey took several turns and unique pathways. Meet Marc Klemencic

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