Harper College

News 2021

William Rainey Harper bust outside Building D

Harper community invited to statewide virtual career fair

April 02, 2021

Harper College students, alumni and members of the community are invited to participate in a statewide virtual career fair on Friday, April 9. Read More

Dr. Bernard Lafayette

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

Dr. Avis Proctor

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

We are Harper flags in Avante Center

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

We are Harper flags in Avante Center

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

Avante Center at Harper College

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

William Rainey Harper bust outside Building D

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

Katie Ruiz and son Dante

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

Harper College Police Chief John Lawson

Harper College swears in new chief of police

January 13, 2021

John Lawson, a 37-year law enforcement veteran and proud Harper College graduate, will lead the ranks of the college’s police department. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor

Message from President Dr. Avis Proctor on violence at U.S. Capitol

January 08, 2021

Read a message from Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, about the violence that took place January 6 at the U.S. Capitol. Read More

Last Updated: 8/26/24