Harper College

News 2017

Ryan Eberhardt

Alumni Spotlight: Ryan Eberhardt

February 14, 2017

A 2016 graduate, Harper alum Ryan Eberhardt just made his way to Palo Alto, California to begin his junior year at Stanford University, where he plans to major in computer science and then pursue a master’s degree. Read More

Ndere

Uganda-based Ndere Troupe to put on free performance

February 14, 2017

Harper College will celebrate Black History Month with the Uganda-based Ndere Troupe as they perform authentic Ugandan dances and songs during a free performance on February 25. Read More

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Harper to hold first Explore Engineering event

February 13, 2017

Harper College will celebrate Engineers Week with its first Explore Engineering event on February 25. High school students and their parents can learn all about Harper’s storied program – which dates back nearly 50 years – and its exceptional faculty, curriculum and transfer partnerships. Read More

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Applications open for two premier academic scholarships

February 08, 2017

In addition to the nearly $23 million in scholarships, grants and tuition waivers awarded to its students each year, Harper College offers two premier academic scholarships for exemplary students: the Distinguished Trustee Scholarship and the Academic Recognition Award. Applications are due March 1. Read More

Cups for a Cause

Cups for a Cause fundraiser to benefit WINGS

February 07, 2017

The Harper College Clay Guild will sell handmade cups to support the WINGS Program (Women in Need Growing Stronger) on Valentine's Day, February 14. Read More

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Partnership guarantees admission to U of I Engineering

February 01, 2017

Harper College partners with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to offer Engineering Pathways, a program that provides qualifying students guaranteed admission to the College of Engineering at UIUC. Learn more at an upcoming information session. Read More

Dr. Ken Ender

President to introduce "Communiversity" concept at Barrington's White House

January 31, 2017

Although a postsecondary credential is now necessary to ensure employment that supports a middle-class lifestyle, millions of young adults are neither employed nor in school. Harper College President Dr. Ken Ender will introduce a new educational concept called the "Communiversity" aimed at reversing that statistic during a free event February 26 at Barrington’s White House. Read More

Robin Dluzen

New exhibit features artist Robin Dluzen

January 30, 2017

Harper College’s latest art exhibit features the work of Robin Dluzen, an active curator and critic whose work has been exhibited throughout Chicago and the Midwest. Read More

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Learn about local food, Community Supported Agriculture at free event

January 24, 2017

Local farmers will highlight the importance of having a local farmer - not only for personal health, but for the health of the local economy and the environment - at a free community event on Feb. 7. Read More

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Harper to host 12th annual Chamber Music Festival

January 23, 2017

Harper College will hold its 12th annual Chamber Music Festival on Feb. 4 featuring performances by the music department’s accomplished artist faculty and guests. Read More

Last Updated: 2/13/24