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Recipes for Success

September 16, 2019

It’s no secret that eating healthy comes with a multitude of benefits. It can help us maintain a healthy weight which in effect reduces our risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer. It can significantly decrease our stress levels with the help of certain carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins. Calcium-rich foods can strengthen our teeth and bones, and for better or worse, our eating behaviors are learned from our children, which will be learned from their children, and so on. Read More

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The Balance Act

September 16, 2019

Low energy, headaches, insomnia, etc. All of these symptoms can have profound impacts on our health, so how can we meet life’s demands without the consequences of stress or, worse, burnout? The answer is balance. Read More

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The Narrative Imperative

September 16, 2019

How we choose to tell our story can have profound impacts on the ways in which we view ourselves and everything life throws at us. Vicki Atkinson, Dean of Student Development at Harper College, offers techniques on how to help you rethink and rewrite your life’s story. Read More

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The Resume Builder

September 16, 2019

When applying for that new job or promotion, you may well be qualified, but it’s how you communicate those qualifications that ultimately matters. The first step? Creating a sharp and polished resume. Read More

hector martinez

Harper alum taking holistic approach to chiropractic care

September 12, 2019

For Harper College alum Dr. Hector Martinez, his educational trajectory was driven in part by the dreams of his parents – first-generation immigrants from Mexico who wanted more for their children. Read More

President's Art Award

First-Year Student's Work Picked for Fifth Annual President's Art Selection Award

September 11, 2019

Teresa Hernandez is the youngest student to receive the President's Art Selection Award. Her piece, "Again and Again," was created for an assignment in Professor Perry Pollock's Drawing II class. Read More

Young students do a science experiment at Harper's College and Career Expo

New Harper Experience Day a celebration of learning and ideas

September 11, 2019

Harper College is gearing up for its first-ever Harper Experience Day, an interactive and family-friendly event aimed at showcasing 21st century careers, state-of-the-art labs, talented faculty and community partners. The free event will take place Saturday, October 5. Read More

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Recommended Reads!

September 03, 2019

Looking for something new to read? Check out or recommendations for The One by John Marrs and The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Read More

there used to be three by Sharon Harper

Harper opens 42nd annual Small Works exhibit

August 29, 2019

Harper College is shining a spotlight on the small-scale work of artists across the country at its 42nd Annual Small Works National Juried Art Exhibition. Read More

Oyinkansola Sol Akinola

2019 HOPE Giving Circle Recipient: Oyinkansola "Sol" Akinola

August 27, 2019

"I am determined to cultivate my own ethical and sustainable channel of production, focusing on the betterment of women of color.” - Oyikansola "Sol" Akinola Read More

Last Updated: 2/13/24