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News 2019

Two Expo participants take part in a chemistry activity

Ignite your child's excitement for learning at College and Career Expo

April 15, 2019

The community is invited to explore 21st century careers and areas of study at the College and Career Expo at Harper College, a popular event aimed at igniting an excitement for learning and higher education. The ninth annual expo, which is free and open to the public, takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27. Read More

Members of the Harper Rover Team

Harper engineering team competing in NASA Rover Challenge

April 09, 2019

Harper College students have been hard at work preparing to compete in the NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Read More

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We Are Harper: Maria Vital

April 08, 2019

With a passion for language and culture, Maria Vital is set to take the business world by storm. Read More

Harper apprentices and graduates gather for a photo at Zurich North America

Harper, Zurich North America recognize apprenticeship partnership

April 05, 2019

To help develop its workforce for years to come, Zurich North America partnered with Harper College three years ago to offer a first of its kind General Insurance Apprenticeship. Since then, the company has hired 62 individuals into the program, graduated two classes of apprentices and launched a Cybersecurity Technician Apprenticeship. Harper recently recognized current apprentices and graduates alike through its Stand Up and Be Counted program. Read More

Examples of Clay Guild pottery sale pieces

The Clay Guild to hold spring pottery sale

April 03, 2019

The Harper College Clay Guild will once again hold its spring pottery sale on April 24-25, offering the public a chance to shop for one-of-a-kind pieces. Read More

Promise Scholar volunteers

Beyond Theory: Harper Promise Already Making a Difference in the Community

March 29, 2019

Organizations large and small are benefiting from the thousands of volunteer hours being completed by the Harper College Promise Scholars. The Friends of the Mount Prospect Public Library couldn’t be more thrilled to be the beneficiary of the extra hands and strong backs of the Promise Scholars. Read More

 Dick Kolze and Peter Tschammer stand in the HVAC lab

Realizing Dreams: Dick Kolze and Peter Tschammer

March 22, 2019

Celebrating Harper's donors and the students' dreams they help realize. Read More

Harper Hawk mascot with prospective student

Harper to hold High School Open House

March 22, 2019

The High School Open House on April 3 will offer high school students and their parents an opportunity to see why more than a third of area graduates turn to Harper College to begin their journey in higher education. Read More

Examples of Harper College Clay Guild pottery pieces

Pottery sale to feature one-of-a-kind pieces

March 22, 2019

The community is invited to shop for one-of-a-kind pottery pieces at the Harper College Clay Guild's pottery sale April 24-25 in the Avanté Center. Read More

Harper College - William Rainey Harper bust outside Building D

Harper Police to get new tool to keep campus safe

March 21, 2019

The Harper College Police Department will soon have another tool available to them to preserve and protect the campus community. Sworn police officers will be equipped with Tasers later in the semester after completing a comprehensive training program. Read More

Last Updated: 2/13/24