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News 2017

Arne Duncan speaks at graduation

Graduates' "tenacity, persistence and grit" celebrated at commencement

May 20, 2017

A rain delay and soggy conditions couldn’t dampen the spirits of the record number of graduates who crossed the stage at Harper College’s 49th annual Commencement Ceremony. Read More

Harper College 2016 graduate

Harper passes 10,604 goal - three years early

May 18, 2017

In 2009, Harper set a goal to produce 10,604 additional degrees and certificates by 2020 - its share of the 5 million additional college graduates President Barack Obama challenged America to produce. On Saturday, Harper will surpass that goal - three years early. Read More

Wali Rizvi

Harper student awarded coveted Jack Kent Cooke scholarship

May 07, 2017

Harper College student Wali Rizvi is still trying to wrap his head around the news he’s been awarded the most prestigious scholarship for community college students in the country. He's one of about 50 students nationwide to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which provides up to $40,000 per year for three years. Read More

Kevin Long's folio technique students

Students perform final exam for renowned Shakespearean casting director

May 06, 2017

Students in Associate Professor Kevin Long’s Folio Technique class faced a rather intimidating – and exhilarating – final exam. Instead of putting pen to paper or testing in a lab, they performed pieces to Chicago Shakespeare Theater Casting Director Bob Mason, who was charged with providing the performers with critiques and coaching. Read More

Wali Rizvi

Harper student awarded coveted Jack Kent Cooke scholarship

May 03, 2017

Harper College student Wali Rizvi is still trying to wrap his head around the news he’s been awarded the most prestigious scholarship for community college students in the country. The Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship will award him up to $40,000 per year for up to three years. Read More

2016 Harper Fashion Show - students walking runway

"Plein-air" to showcase original work of fashion design students

May 02, 2017

Harper College's annual fashion show will showcase the original work of talented fashion design students. This year’s show, “Plein-air,” takes place at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday, May 19. Read More

Women at the Table panelists

HOPE Giving Circle panel explores women (or lack thereof) in senior leadership

May 01, 2017

Studies show diversity at the top positively correlates with better organizational performance. So, why are more women not in senior leadership roles? The Harper College Educational Foundation’s HOPE Giving Circle recently held an event, “Women at the Table,” to explore the issue. Read More


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Dean tapped for fellowship for aspiring presidents

April 29, 2017

Dr. Jennifer Berne, Harper's Dean of Liberal Arts, has been selected for the Aspen Presidential Fellowship for Community College Excellence. The prestigious program aims to expand the talent pipeline amid a looming shortage of community college presidents and the critical need to improve student success. Read More

Second place cupcake

Student places second in cupcake competition

April 28, 2017

Student Kate Bogdanowicz’s spring-themed cupcake took second place and a $500 prize at the fifth annual Community Colleges Cupcake Competition last week against Elgin Community College. Read More

New trustees being sworn in

New student trustee "grateful for the opportunity"

April 26, 2017

First-generation college student Niki Safakas has been sworn in as Harper's new student trustee. The 19-year-old Schaumburg High School graduate was elected by the student body to serve a one-year term. Read More

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