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News 2023

Harper faculty Andre Berchiolly and Dr. Stephanie Whalen are part of the group behind the Equity Literacy Project.

Collaborative Equity Literacy Project boosts awareness, supports critical conversations

July 25, 2023

The partnership between educators from Harper, Northern Illinois University, and Districts 211, 214 and 220 focuses on creating safe and supportive learning environments. Read More

Grant recipients pose with oversized checks.

Harper College Educational Foundation awards $50,000 to local nonprofits

July 13, 2023

The Harper College Educational Foundation recently awarded $50,000 to six, local nonprofit organizations in the second year of its Community Innovation Fund Grant Program. Read More

Dr. Ruth Williams

Dr. Ruth Williams named provost of Harper College

July 10, 2023

Dr. Ruth Williams has been named provost of Harper College effective July 10. Read More

Bear Family McDonald's Restaurants and Harper College representatives celebrate their new partnership

Harper partners with McDonald’s of Chicagoland on education program

June 28, 2023

Bear Family Restaurants and Harper College hosted a career-focused event at local McDonald’s to celebrate their education-focused partnership program Read More

ICCTA Award 2023 Equity and Diversity

Harper honored with ICCTA’s Equity and Diversity Award

June 13, 2023

For the second time, the Illinois Community College Trustees Association awarded Harper College’s leadership on policies that enhance institutional diversity, equity and inclusion for underrepresented groups. Read More

Harper College graduates, friends and family hold up their cell phone flashlights at Commencement

Harper's Class of 2023 graduates 'a beacon of hope for your communities'

May 19, 2023

Harper College celebrated its Class of 2023 at its 55th annual Commencement Ceremony on May 19. Read More

Women Track and Field Champions 2023

Women’s Track and Field team wins national championship

May 16, 2023

The women’s team swept all relays and earned multiple individual awards on the way to a second NJCAA Division III Championship title (and first since 2011). Congratulations Hawks! Read More

Stop the Bleed class

Harper employees learn to save lives in Stop the Bleed class

May 15, 2023

Harper College’s Department of Risk Management recently hosted a Stop the Bleed class, preparing faculty and staff to help save lives in emergency situations. Read More

Exterior of the Education and Work Center in Hanover Park

EWC offers holistic support, paths to sustainable careers

May 11, 2023

A partnership between Harper College, Elgin Community College and others, the Education and Work Center seeks to change lives by providing free classes and resources that meet the community’s needs. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Walt Mundt Bill Kelley Herb Johnson Pat Stack

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi presents $500,000 to help launch aviation maintenance program

May 08, 2023

Harper is preparing to launch an aviation maintenance program to address a gap in affordable training and education in the region. Read More

Last Updated: 9/12/24