Harper College will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth National Freedom Day.
July 05, 2017
Harper College’s Apprenticeship program will hold a series of information sessions this summer for prospective students interested in earning a salary while learning the skills for a career and graduating with no debt. Read More
June 22, 2017
Nearly 90 graduates, many of whom have overcome numerous challenges and obstacles, recently earned their High School Equivalency diploma. Among them was Gabriela Sanchez, a Palatine resident who left high school to care for her terminally ill father. Read More
June 22, 2017
If your student has an interest in healthcare, Health Information Technology is quickly emerging as an in-demand career. Read the top five reasons your student should consider a career in Health Information Technology. Read More
June 21, 2017
The Harper College Educational Foundation received a grant from the Barrington Area Community Foundation to help expand outreach to Barrington Area middle schools. Read More
June 21, 2017
Several disturbing yet important stories unfold in Harper College’s new art exhibit, “Down the Rabbit Hole: A Deeper Look into Drugs and Alcohol,” which runs through July 13. Read More
June 21, 2017
ABC 7 Chicago recently aired a segment on Harper student athlete Dwayne Esper and his journey to compete at the Summer Deaflympics next month in Samsun, Turkey. Esper, who competes for Harper’s track and field team, was struggling to raise the $5,000 needed to fund his trip. Viewers came through, pushing Esper past his goal less than 24 hours after the “Chicago Proud” segment aired. Read More
June 20, 2017
More than 100 area golfers gathered earlier this month for some friendly competition – and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. In the end, the Harper College Educational Foundation's 29th Annual Golf Open raised more than $115,000 to support scholarships and programming. Read More
June 19, 2017
Two student veterans recently laced up their boots and strapped on their (rather heavy) backpacks over for the fourth annual Ruck March. Participants, carrying 20-plus pound rucks, marched 20 miles from Veterans’ Memorial Park in Glencoe to the southern end of Lincoln Park in Chicago to support veterans. Read More
June 12, 2017
Harper College’s popular “Jazz Under the Stars” concert on June 21 is one of the events kicking off the College’s 50th anniversary celebration. Read More
June 08, 2017
The Illinois Community College Trustees Association selected Harper College for its Equity and Diversity Award, which recognizes exemplary commitment by the board and president to achieving diversity, equity and inclusion in the college’s education programs. Read More
