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Ten Questions with Rob Holysz

March 23, 2021

Rob “Wobby Wob” Holysz, Harper alum and producer of the podcast Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, on his time at Harper, the empathy of younger generations and the best advice he ever received. Read More

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Freedom Rider to discuss upcoming production of "Too Heavy for Your Pocket"

March 22, 2021

Freedom Rider Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr., and others, will discuss the 60th anniversary of the demonstrations and Harper’s upcoming production of the Jiréh Breon Holder play “Too Heavy for Your Pocket” during a dialogue on March 28. Read More

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Standing in solidarity with the Asian American Pacific Islander community

March 18, 2021

Read a statement by Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, on escalating attacks on our Asian American Pacific Islander community. Read More

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Harper partners to hold Know Your Rights seminar

March 16, 2021

Gain confidence in police encounters, learn how to protect your civil liberties, and understand your health care rights at a free Know Your Rights seminar on March 27. Read More

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Harper, communities partner to prepare new, more diverse candidates for police careers

March 05, 2021

Several Northwest suburban communities are teaming up to help address a nationwide trend: the growing shortage of police officers. Together with Harper College, they’ll offer a Police Officer Training Workshop on March 13 that aims to find new and more diverse candidates, provide clarity into the hiring process and increase awareness for the many career opportunities in law enforcement. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor

Ten Questions with Dr. Avis Proctor

February 24, 2021

Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, on what a perfect day looks like, the best advice she ever received, what she's hopeful for, and more. Read More

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Harper College maintains coveted Aaa rating

February 23, 2021

Harper College has maintained its Aaa rating from Moody’s Investor Services, a testament to the college’s long history of fiscal stewardship. Read More

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Harper to freeze tuition for second consecutive year amid pandemic

February 17, 2021

Recognizing the pandemic’s significant financial impact, Harper College approved freezing tuition for a second year coupled with other measures aimed at keeping costs down for students. Read More

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Alumni credit ESL program as catalyst for success

February 08, 2021

When Veronica Naranjo moved to the Chicago area from Colombia in 2006, she had a college degree but she didn’t speak much English and wasn’t certain about her first steps in her new country. After exploring area colleges, she enrolled in the ESL program at Harper College. Once at Harper, she quickly found that the program provided so much more than the language skills she wanted to improve. Read More

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Harper student epitomizes perseverance throughout pandemic

January 27, 2021

Harper College student Katie Ruiz has been the epitome of perseverance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Last Updated: 2/13/24