News 2021

Harper program teaches job skills to students with mild intellectual disabilities

October 25, 2021

Eric Hiller, a young adult with autism, gained a range of employability skills via Harper College’s Career Skills Institute. Read More

Harper’s NaNoWriMo course inspires writers, produces author

October 14, 2021

Lily Nikopoulos published ‘Christmas and Eve’ after completing her draft in Harper College’s Community Education novel-writing workshop. Read More

Scholarship helps Harper student stay on the path to success

October 13, 2021

The Igniting Paths to Success Scholarship enabled Stacie Hemley to pursue a business degree full-time at Harper College. Read More

Harper celebrates and supports LGBTQIA+ communities with first Pride Fest

October 07, 2021

Inaugural event honors LGBTQ History Month and National Coming Out Day with Pride Walk, yoga class on October 11. Read More

Harper partners with SIU for new bachelor’s degree pathways

October 05, 2021

University Center and Saluki Step Ahead agreements provide Harper students the opportunity to complete a four-year degree with Southern Illinois University at a lower cost. Read More

Study: Harper grads earn $650K more after degree or certificate

September 29, 2021

More than 85% of completers of Associate in Applied Science programs or long-term certificates were employed in career jobs within a year of graduation, according to a new study. Read More

Harper supporting study abroad access with passport grant

September 28, 2021

The Institute of International Education’s American Passport grant aims to increase participation and diversity in study abroad journeys for students. Read More

Small Works show brings art tradition back to campus

September 16, 2021

After a year off, the annual Harper National Juried Exhibition returns to spotlight pieces by artists from around the country while supporting the arts at the college. Read More

Harper College Police Department joins MCAT task force

September 14, 2021

Northwest suburban police agencies comprise the Major Case Assistance Team, which provides investigative, forensic, surveillance and traffic crash reconstruction support to member agencies. Read More

Harper student reinventing herself via Career Exploration course, Igniting Paths scholarship

September 09, 2021

Before discovering the support available at Harper College, Arnetta Walker never would have enrolled. Now she’s on her way to a health care credential. Read More about Arnetta