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Harper College maintains top Aaa rating

March 01, 2023

Harper College has maintained its Aaa rating from Moody’s Investor Services, the bond credit rating company’s highest possible rating. Read More

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A meaningful "thanks" from alumna

February 21, 2023

Dana Romero (A.A. ’19) counts several highlights from her time as a student at Harper College. She was secretary of the Psychology club, a member of Phi Theta Kappa, an orientation leader, in the Honors Program, a member of several other clubs, and maintained a near 4.0 GPA. Read More

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Harper Named 'Leader College of Distinction'

February 16, 2023

Harper College is among just three community colleges in the country to be named a Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of equity and mobility in their communities. First honored with the prestigious designation in 2020, ATD announced Thursday that Harper has recertified its Leader College of Distinction status. Read More

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Achieving the Dream recertifies Harper as Leader College of Distinction

February 16, 2023

Harper College is among just three community colleges in the country to be named a Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of equity and mobility in their communities. Read More

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Harper Named 'Leader College of Distinction'

February 16, 2023

Harper College is among just three community colleges in the country to be named a Leader College of Distinction by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as hubs of equity and mobility in their communities. First honored with the prestigious designation in 2020, ATD announced Thursday that Harper has recertified its Leader College of Distinction status. Read More

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Harper board approves 1.5% tuition increase for 2023-24

February 15, 2023

The Harper College Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $2 per credit hour tuition increase to help support the college’s commitment to providing quality, affordable and accessible education. Read More

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Harper College Police Department achieves ILEAP accreditation

February 15, 2023

The department is only the second community college police department in the state to be recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Read More

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Supporting the Harper community following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

February 10, 2023

The Harper College community reflects our global community, with students and employees personally affected by this disaster. Learn more about resources and how you can contribute to relief efforts. Read More

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Harper College welcomes Fulbright Scholar in Residence

January 31, 2023

Dr. Rabia Ali, a professor and scholar from the International Islamic University in Pakistan, will bring a global perspective to Harper College this semester as a Fulbright Scholar in Residence. Read More

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Money Goals for the New Year

January 31, 2023

Take a look at helpful resources on meeting your financial goals. Read More

Last Updated: 2/13/24