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Harper Talks Show 20 - Dr. Christopher Schneider

May 05, 2022

Dr. Christopher Schneider joins Harper Talks guest host Jeff Julian for a discussion about his profound impact upon academia, sociology, and his published work that discusses the connection between information technology and police work. Dr. Schneider graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Northeastern Illinois University and his master’s in sociology from Northern Illinois University after his time at Harper College. He is now a full professor of sociology at Brandon University in Manitoba, Canada after earning a doctorate in justice studies from Arizona State University in 2008. Dr. Schneider received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2021 and is involved in several community initiatives in Manitoba. Listen to Episode 20

Harper Professor Stephanie Whalen Honored for Innovation by American Association of Community Colleges

May 03, 2022

AACC named Dr. Whalen, the chair of Harper College’s Academy for Teaching Excellence, a finalist for its 2022 Awards of Excellence because of her leadership to close equity gaps. Read More

Harper a semifinalist for Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

April 27, 2022

Harper College is among 25 semifinalists for the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, a milestone in the award selection process for the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges. Read More

Harper’s Foundation to launch $100,000 Community Innovation Fund Grant Program

April 26, 2022

The Harper College Educational Foundation is partnering with local nonprofit organizations whose missions support the advancement of equity, diversity and economic mobility for underserved and marginalized communities. Read More

Ten Questions with Maria Coons

April 25, 2022

Dr. Maria Coons, Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Innovation and Board Liaison at Harper College, on the best advice she ever received, Maximus from "The Gladiator" and the role of community colleges in restoring the middle class. Read More

Financial Aid in Times of Uncertainty

April 21, 2022

Many of us have faced difficult challenges and times of uncertainty during these past couple of years. Financial stresses were at the top of the list for many families. Follow these tips to keep your college goals on track. Read More

Harper board approves two-year contract extension for full-time faculty

April 20, 2022

Harper College and its full-time faculty union have agreed to a two-year extension of the collective bargaining agreement. The college’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the agreement at its April 20 board meeting. Read More

Finals Week Spring 2022 Events

April 18, 2022

Finals are coming up soon and we’ve created events to be sure you’re incorporating wellness into your daily routine. Click below for all the Finals Week events we have coming up in May. Hope to see you there! Read More

Harper Talks Show 19 - Brenda Knox

April 15, 2022

Harper Talks welcomes Brenda Knox, Founder and President of Financial Elements, Inc., in a discussion about navigating uncertainty within her career path and how her experience at Harper has contributed to her professional success. She graduated from Roosevelt University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a major in Accounting after her time at Harper College. Knox received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2019 and is currently an active member of the Harper College Educational Foundation. Listen to Episode 19

Igniting Paths Students Say Scholarship Allowed Them to Pursue Their Dreams

April 14, 2022

The Igniting Paths to Success Scholarship, made possible by a donation from MacKenzie Scott, has allowed hundreds of Harper College students to focus on studies, worry less about money and look confidently toward the future. Read More