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Recommended Read: To All the Boys I've Loved Before

February 18, 2019

Need a new read this semester? Try out the Young Adult book, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor

Dr. Avis Proctor named sixth president of Harper College

February 13, 2019

The Harper College Board of Trustees has approved the selection of Dr. Avis Proctor as its next college President by unanimous vote. Dr. Proctor will become the sixth president of Harper College on July 1, 2019, succeeding Dr. Ken Ender who is ending his 10-year tenure at the institution on June 30. Read More

John Chapman

Free seminar to provide economic and markets outlook

February 12, 2019

John Chapman, Chief Executive Officer of Clearwater Capital Partners, will provide insight into this year’s economic and markets outlook at a Harper College seminar, “Outlook 2019,” on March 5. Read More

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin tours Harper College's advanced manufacturing lab and speaks with elementary students who were on campus for a tour

Durbin visits Harper, tours advanced manufacturing lab

February 08, 2019

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visited Harper College to tour the advanced manufacturing lab and other state-of-the-art facilities that help students develop the high-tech skills they need for 21st century jobs. The veteran lawmaker was instrumental in securing a $12.9 million Department of Labor grant in 2012 to expand Harper College’s advanced manufacturing training program to other community colleges throughout Illinois. Read More

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Meet Student Government Vice President, Lydia Schiller

February 06, 2019

Get to know the 2018-2019 Vice President of Student Government Association. Read More

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Meet 2018 Student Trustee, Lavleen Mal

February 06, 2019

Get to know a little more about the 2018-19 Student Trustee. Read More

Bree Bogucki on ESPN

ESPN segment celebrates Harper alumna

February 04, 2019

ESPN is celebrating 50 years of the Special Olympics with a story on Harper College alumna Bree Bogucki, who’s overcoming her disabilities in a big way. Now at Tennessee Wesleyan University, Bree is excelling at school and at track while advocating on behalf of others with disabilities. “Even though we may have challenges, that shouldn’t define us,” she says. Read More

Harper Cross Country Team

Alumnus coaches Harper cross country team on historic win streak

January 29, 2019

After running cross country as a student at Harper College in 1969, Coach Jim Macnider never imagined he’d return to coach the very team and sport he credits with giving him the determination to stay in college and finish his education. Read More

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We Are Harper: John Athamanah

January 22, 2019

Harper College professor of Nutrition, John Athamanah, finds inspiration in helping students enrich their lives. Read More

Diego Cruz

Distinguished Trustee scholarship recipient thriving despite challenges

January 17, 2019

While Diego Cruz's grit and determination have served him well, life is not without its challenges. His family's undocumented status causes financial hardship and stress, while his commute to school takes 90 minutes on the bus. Yet Diego is confident he'll achieve his dreams. "Harper's setting me up for success," he says. Read More

Last Updated: 2/13/24