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Harper hosting first-ever Alumni and Harper Retiree Reception

June 24, 2019

Harper College will host its first-ever Alumni and Harper Retiree Reception, offering former students and professors an opportunity to reconnect and reminisce. Read More

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Fun and games all in a day's work for Harper alumnus

June 20, 2019

A.J. Collier, AA ’91 and AS ’92, feels lucky because fun and games are not only a daily occurrence but a mandatory part of the job. Read More

Provost Judy Marwick testifies at the House Committee on Education and Labor

Provost highlights high school partnerships at Congressional hearing

June 19, 2019

With a national call to reform higher education to better support all students and overhaul the federal Higher Education Act, the House Education and Labor Committee is seeking new approaches that help achieve both quality and equity. Provost Judy Marwick provided insight into the work Harper College is doing, testifying on Wednesday at a bipartisan hearing, “Innovation to Improve Equity: Exploring High-Quality Pathways to a College Degree.” Read More

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Docuseek2

June 18, 2019

Docuseek2 is the internet site where colleges, universities, and other educational institutions can discover, access, license, stream and share among their students, faculty and staff, the best documentary and social issues films and videos available. Read More

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Sushila's Message: You Can Make It

May 30, 2019

Sushila Jackson is a survivor. She will be graduating from Harper this summer, the first female to earn an A.A.S. in Information Technology - Computer Support here at Harper. It wasn’t easy, and her path wasn’t linear. Read More

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Harper student headed to Germany for cultural immersion fellowship

May 29, 2019

Harper College student Maria Vital is one of only 75 American young professionals selected for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program for Young Professionals, which encompasses a year of intensive language training, a semester of classes and an internship in Germany. Read More

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Harper College and DePaul University to launch master's degree in nursing

May 21, 2019

DePaul University will launch a new Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing program this fall at the University Center at Harper College, making it the first master’s degree to be offered at Harper’s Palatine campus. Read More

President Ken Ender addresses Harper College graduates

Commencement ceremony symbolizes pursuit to educate all Americans

May 18, 2019

A record number of graduates representing diverse walks of life and impressive scholarly achievement walked across the stage at Harper College’s 51st annual Commencement Ceremony. Read More

Harper College President Ken Ender shakes the hand of a graduate

Student success agenda continues upward trajectory

May 15, 2019

Harper College has made an unwavering commitment under President Ken Ender to helping students finish what they start. Significant strides have been made in graduation rates, persistence and other student success measures as a result. Read More

A display case features the photographs and bios of 7 fallen police officers

Harper dedicates police memorial to honor fallen officers

May 13, 2019

A new police memorial display at Harper College will honor those who have lost their lives while serving and protecting the public. “Students need to acknowledge the commitment to this career and know what it takes,” said Associate Professor Wayne Johnson, who served on the Chicago Police Department for 25 years. “This pays homage to those who serve every day and have paid the ultimate sacrifice.” Read More

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