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News 2020

Raul Vences Torres with his family

Donated emergency funds help fill short-term financial gap for Harper students

May 20, 2020

The ripple effect of COVID-19 impacted not only the way college students learned as they made the rapid transition to online classes, but it tossed them into unanticipated financial instability. Without the immediate support provided by Harper Student Emergency Relief Fund, some students feared losing the roof over their heads. Read More

Harper College graduate Rochelle Washington holds her decorated cap

Harper College graduates honored for their resilience in virtual commencement ceremony

May 17, 2020

Harper College celebrated its Class of 2019-2020 in a virtual commencement ceremony that lauded graduates for their resilience and underscored the importance of connectedness. Read More

Harper College's Jazz Ensemble performs virtually

Harper Jazz Ensemble entertains with virtual performances

May 13, 2020

When Harper College moved to online classes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it effectively canceled the Harper College Jazz Ensemble’s spring concert. So the ensemble's director, Jeff Hedberg, orchestrated virtual performances with musicians playing their individual parts from home. Read More

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Small Business Development Center helping local businesses stay afloat

May 06, 2020

Since the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to close, the number of local employers seeking help has skyrocketed. The Small Business Development Center at Harper College has seen its demand for consultation more than double. Read More

Harper College student Esmeralda Zamora

Nearly 500 students already benefiting from Harper College emergency fund

April 21, 2020

Harper College has supported nearly 500 students through the recently established Harper Student Emergency Relief Fund, which currently tops $230,000 due to the support of more than 350 donors, the Educational Foundation and the college's institutional funds. Read More

Harper College student Arianna Mormino studies

Study at home, stay on track this summer at Harper College

April 21, 2020

Harper College will continue to offer a robust schedule of courses this summer with hundreds of courses being offered in a 100% online format, allowing students to stay on track toward their goals while studying from home. Read More

A Harper DJ on the air in the WHCM radio booth

WHCM Radio celebrates 20 years on the FM frequency

March 11, 2020

Just about all DJs on Harper Radio WHCM 88.3 FM are students, and they have been for the station’s nearly 50-year history. Up until 20 years ago, you had to listen to them on campus speakers. For the last two decades, listeners have been able to find the station on their radio. To celebrate its 20th anniversary as an FM station, WHCM holding its second annual Alumni and Friends Membership Drive through March 15. Read More

Matthew Crutchfield and Jamie McCalister in Shakespeare in Love

Upcoming production of Shakespeare in Love to feature furry cast member

March 02, 2020

The Harper Ensemble Theatre Company will present “Shakespeare in Love,” a thrilling comedy about English poet and playwright William Shakespeare at the start of his career and a theater adaptation of an Oscar-winning film. The show’s cast and crew feature several outstanding Harper employees, students and alumni, as well as a notably furry cast member. Read More

Harper College students walk through campus

Music, Shakespearian theater and forensics to highlight upcoming arts events

March 01, 2020

Harper College presents several fine arts events to the community this March, ranging from concerts to a speech and debate team showcase and a Shakespearean play. Read More

Harper College students walk through the quad on campus

Fresh Check Day to shine light on mental health

March 01, 2020

Harper College will host its first Fresh Check Day on March 11, giving the campus community an opportunity to discuss students’ mental health in a safe environment. Read More

Last Updated: 8/26/24