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News 2017

Cale Haupert

Alum makes Harper directorial debut

February 28, 2017

Harper College alum Cale Haupert spent many nights as a student acting on the Performing Arts Center stage. Now he's wearing a new hat as director of the Harper Ensemble Theatre Company's upcoming performance of "Picnic," which runs March 10-19. Read More

Carlos Harrison

Pulitzer Prize winner to visit for One Book, One Harper lecture

February 27, 2017

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Carlos Harrison will visit Harper College on March 15 for a talk about the contributions and sacrifices made by a Mexican-American community in Silvis, Ill., during World War II and the Korean Conflict. The free lecture is part of the College's One Book, One Harper community reading initiative. Read More

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Moody’s reaffirms Harper College’s Aaa rating

February 26, 2017

Despite the state’s historic budget impasse, Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed Harper College’s Aaa rating – the highest rating possible. Read More

Ryan Helsdingen and his siblings

Siblings following footsteps of Engineering Pathways alum

February 23, 2017

Ryan Helsdingen was about to commit to the University of Illinois when he heard Harper was launching its Engineering Pathways program. The oldest of six kids, he just couldn't pass up the opportunity to save tens of thousands of dollars. Five years later, the Harper (and U. of I.) alum has minimal debit and recently landed a full-time job working as an electrical engineer at a downtown Chicago firm. Read More

Diane and David Hill

Harper to name building in recognition of David and Diane Hill

February 15, 2017

Harper College will name its library the David K. Hill Family Library in recognition of David and Diane Hill’s significant contributions. 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

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