News 2021

Harper chef helms pop-up food events on campus

September 08, 2021

Themed lunchtime pop-ups bring cookout fare, freshly made guacamole and more to Harper College’s campus community. Read More

Harper’s new VP of DEI blends background in psychology, inclusive excellence framework

August 25, 2021

Dr. Tamara A. Johnson, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, reflects on the common threads of her career as she prepares to enhance Harper College initiatives to serve underrepresented populations. Read More

Second attempt at college a success for Harper College graduate

August 18, 2021

Harper College was a "turning point" for Loyola University-bound Kelsey Lewis, who arrived at a low point in her life but graduated with a renewed sense of energy and purpose. Read More

Harper’s drone technology program selected for FAA initiative

August 11, 2021

The college’s certificate program has been recognized for high standards, support of emerging workforce needs related to unmanned aircraft systems. Read More

Student-employee finds his power at Harper

August 02, 2021

Mitch Ryba “fell in love” with science at Harper College. He is a member of three clubs, works for Harper Wellness and plans for a future in health and medicine. Read More

Harper grad discovered talent, self-confidence in Fast Track Program

July 26, 2021

Harper’s faculty and staff helped show Vanessa Jimenez Nava that she belonged in college. After graduation, she bought her own restaurant. Read More

MacKenzie Scott gift helps launch Igniting Paths to Success Scholarship

July 21, 2021

The two-year Igniting Paths to Success Scholarship will award full tuition, fees and books to 1,000 students beginning this fall. Read More

Harper alumna excited to compete at Tokyo Olympics

July 21, 2021

Rhythmic gymnast Liza Pletneva’s road to the Olympics required constant training, global competitions, relocating to Illinois and the discipline to balance her Harper College studies with her sport. Read More

Join Harper at the Schaumburg Boomers on Aug. 8

July 21, 2021

Harper College is partnering with the baseball team for Back to School Night at Wintrust Field. The first 1,000 kids will receive a Boomers/Harper backpack filled with school supplies. Read More

HSE Distinguished Scholar: ‘I’m seeing a better future’

July 19, 2021

More than a decade after she emigrated from China, Xiling Chen earned her high school equivalency diploma from Harper College. Now, she’s ready to study for a certificate in Supply Chain Management. Read More