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News 2017

John Major at the wheel

Rad tech student big winner on "Wheel of Fortune"

June 07, 2017

Harper College radiologic technology student John Major was the big winner on a recent episode of "Wheel of Fortune." Read More

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Harper to host outdoor screening of "Beauty and the Beast"

June 02, 2017

Harper College will host a free outdoor movie screening of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” on Friday, June 9. Read More

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Loretta Cottrell, Harper Alum

May 25, 2017

Harper Alum, Loretta Dreyer, reflects on her time as a student at Harper College and all the good things in her life that followed. Read More

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Harper receives $50,000 endowment, dedicates CNC lab

May 23, 2017

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) awarded a joint $50,000 endowment to fund Harper College scholarships in memory of manufacturing leader Ron Bullock, former CEO of Bison Gear. Harper named its CNC lab the Ron Bullock Memorial CNC Laboratory. Read More

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Get to Know Harper's Registered Apprenticeship Programs

May 21, 2017

Harper College partners with large and small industry leaders to open doors for students through paid, on-the-job apprenticeship opportunities. Learn about the four apprenticeship opportunities that are now accepting applications. Read More

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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

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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

Nancy, a DACA student

Real Faces of Undocumented Students

May 18, 2017

Last year, Nancy visited the Harper College Educational Foundation offices with a question. "My tuition is due tomorrow, as is my rent. I can only afford to pay one of the bills. Can you help me?" Nancy, an honors student with only one semester to go before she was eligible to graduate from Harper, was ineligible for federal financial aid because she was an undocumented student. She had applied for scholarships from the Foundation, but given the volume of applications the Foundation receives, had not been chosen to receive one. Nancy was in need of... Read More

Abolanle Salami - Harper Alum

Abolanle Salami, Harper Alum

May 17, 2017

Abolanle Salami enrolled at Harper College after migrating to the area from Nigeria with her two kids. Here she reflects on the people and resources at Harper that helped her achieve her dream of getting a college degree. Read More

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Is Your Student Ready for the Fall Semester?

May 16, 2017

The Fall semester is quickly approaching and at the Center for New Students and Orientation, we are preparing our new Harper College students to hit the ground running. New Student Orientation is currently available and being offered at various days and times to fit your busy summer schedule. Read More

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