News 2021

Harper Paralegal Studies students awarded Honorable Timothy C. Evans Scholarships

June 01, 2021

Two Harper College students have received the Honorable Timothy C. Evans Scholarship for Paralegal Studies. Evans, who has served as chief judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County for nearly two decades, recently presented the scholarships to Mia Omalley and Chaltu Spray at the Northwest Suburban Bar Association’s annual meeting. Read More

Virtual Fashion Show a creative collaboration

May 24, 2021

Influences from a variety of fashion legends and artists will be on display when Harper College's virtual fashion show goes live at 7 p.m. Friday, May 28. Read More

Vaccination Day at Harper College on May 26

May 20, 2021

On Wednesday, May 26, the Pfizer vaccine will be offered for free at the Health and Recreation Center (Building M) to anyone age 12 and older as part of Vaccination Day at Harper College. Read More

Harper alum leading Illini Solar Car Team

May 12, 2021

Read about Harper College alum Tim Damisch, president of the Illini Solar Car Team, who will compete this summer in the American Solar Challenge. Read More

'The Harbinger' wins big at statewide competition

May 12, 2021

Harper College's student newspaper, 'The Harbinger,' won top billing in the most competitive categories at the Illinois Community College Journalism Association (ICCJA) annual contest. Read More

Harper distributing $7.5 million to students in federal COVID relief grants

April 29, 2021

Harper College has begun disbursing $7.5 million in federal funds under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act to help students stay on track. Read More

Free COVID-19 testing available at Harper

April 22, 2021

Harper College now offers on-campus COVID-19 testing free to anyone in the community. Read More

Coming together to effect lasting change

April 20, 2021

A message from Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, on the Chauvin verdict Read More

Statement from Chief John Lawson

April 13, 2021

Read a statement from Harper College Police Chief John Lawson in response to the recent police shooting in suburban Minneapolis. Read More

Op-Ed - Community colleges: Improving lives and your community’s economic vitality

April 13, 2021

The mission of community colleges is not only to address current problems, but to be adaptable, resilient and ready for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities, writes Harper College President Dr. Avis Proctor, whose op-ed appears in Community College Daily. Read More