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Still an opportunity to register for fall classes

August 13, 2018

There’s still an opportunity to register for Harper College’s fall semester, which starts Aug. 20. Whether you're a recent high school graduate or a working adult looking to make a career change, Harper staff can guide you through the application and registration process. Read More

Arianna Mormino, Emma Rutherford and Sabrina Martinez

HOPE Giving Circle awards three $10,000 scholarships

July 25, 2018

The Harper College HOPE Giving Circle’s reach and impact continue to grow. The philanthropic women’s group recently awarded $10,000 scholarships to three Harper students – the giving circle’s highest number of recipients since forming in 2016. Read More

His Excellency Shinsuke J. Sugiyama, Ambassador of Japan to the U.S., tours Harper's manufacturing facilities

Delegation, Japan Ambassador tour Harper facilities

July 10, 2018

A delegation working to promote United States-Japan economic relations toured Harper College’s manufacturing and health careers facilities on Tuesday. The group included the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S. and the Consul General of Japan to the Midwest. Read More

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Free Harper seminar on new tax laws

July 09, 2018

Harper College will hold a free seminar on the new tax laws and their impact on individual taxpayers. The Tax Reform Essentials seminar takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, at the Wojcik Conference Center. Read More

Michaela Farwick delivers speech

High School Equivalency program “life-changing” for Distinguished Scholar

June 25, 2018

Michaela Farwick doesn’t hesitate to recommend Harper College to anyone thinking about pursuing a High School Equivalency diploma. “I don’t know where I would be right now if I hadn’t started taking the HSE classes. It honestly was life-changing for me," she said. Farwick recently addressed her peers at the HSE graduation ceremony. Read More

Gary Davis and Dr. Ender

Dr. Ender receives Gary Davis Ethical Leadership Award

June 06, 2018

The Illinois Community College Trustees Association has honored Harper College President Kenneth Ender with the Gary Davis Ethical Leadership Award. Read More

Maria Coons

Harper leader among Chicago's Notable Women in Education

May 31, 2018

One of Harper College’s leaders is among Chicago’s Notable Women in Education for 2018. Dr. Maria Coons, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Institutional Planning and Strategic Alliances, is among 17 women representing an impressive cross-section of Chicago-area colleges and universities recognized for the Crain’s honor. Read More

Harper graduates sit at commencement ceremony

Graduates celebrate at Harper College’s 50th Commencement Ceremony

May 19, 2018

Harper College’s Commencement Ceremony on Saturday was a particularly special one, marking the 50th such ceremony in Harper’s history and the close of the College’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration. Read More

Lavleen Mal

New 2018 student trustee hopes to engage students

May 17, 2018

Lavleen Mal, a 20-year-old student from India, was elected by his peers to serve a one-year term as Student Trustee. Mal, who has an advisory vote, was sworn into his new position at the May board meeting. Read More

Anthony Tamras and Drake Roberts hold the DeoBlock

Harper entrepreneurs looking to kick start DeoBlock to market

May 11, 2018

Harper College students Anthony Tamras and Drake Roberts are poised to take their young company, DeoTech LLC, to the next level. They’ve spent the past two years developing, tweaking and hopefully perfecting the DeoBlock, a portable deodorizer that combats bad smells with a plant-based gel infused with essential oils. The Palatine High School graduates came to Harper so they could focus on launching the business. Read More

Last Updated: 8/26/24