News 2019

Three phone calls spark nationally recognized partnership between Harper and high schools

March 20, 2019

The day after Dr. Ken Ender was selected to become Harper College’s fifth president in 2009, he reached out to the superintendents of Harper’s three high school sender districts, wanting to assure they’d be a top priority. An unprecedented regional partnership was soon established, leading to remarkable strides over the next decade. Read More

We Are Harper: Kim Dang

March 19, 2019

Having two young children and a full time job didn't stop Kim Dang from earning her degree. Now she has a career and is the example she's always wanted to be for her daughters. Read More

Panel explores how women in public service are reshaping leadership

March 15, 2019

Four Northwest suburban women who currently hold public office gathered for the Harper College Educational Foundation's HOPE Giving Circle event to share her story and offer insight into the opportunities and challenges facing today’s women in public service. Read More

A head start for Harper's first Promise Scholars

March 14, 2019

The first cohort of Harper College Promise Scholars won’t arrive on campus until fall 2019, but that hasn’t stopped a few extremely motivated students from getting a head start after graduating from high school early. Read More

Recommended Reading: One of Us is Lying

March 13, 2019

Do you need something to add to your "To Be Read" list Or need a new read for upcoming Spring Break? Check out our review of Karen McManus' book "One of Us is Lying". Read More

We Are Harper: Hillary Gack

March 11, 2019

Emergency and Disaster Management was the dream career, Harper College was the place. Learn about Hillary Gack's road to success. Read More

Harper Ensemble Theatre Company presents "Peter and the Starcatcher"

March 05, 2019

The Harper Ensemble Theatre Company presents the early adventures of Peter Pan in the Tony Award-winning “Peter and the Starcatcher.” The play runs March 15-24 at the Performing Arts Center. Read More

Info breakfasts to offer employers a look at apprenticeships

February 28, 2019

Harper College is hosting a series of information breakfasts for companies interested in learning more about the College’s robust apprenticeship program. Read More

We Are Harper: Angelica Avalos

February 20, 2019

All the stars aligned when Angelica Avalos realized she wanted to study Geographic Information Systems at Harper College, and she's only just getting started. Read More

Now available for check out: portable dry erase boards!

February 19, 2019

Check out portable dry erase boards with us! Read More