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International student experience inspires alumna to give back

August 10, 2023

Shipra Rajput always dreamed of studying in the United States. So, when the opportunity arose to go to college in the U.S., and following a recommendation of a family friend who lived in the northwest suburbs, Shipra enrolled at Harper College in 2014. Read More

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Harper's Office of Access and Disability Services celebrates 50 years of going above and beyond for students

August 08, 2023

ADS, and the office’s predecessors, has a legacy of being at the forefront of helping students with disabilities thrive in college. Read More

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Harper honored for excellence in financial reporting

August 02, 2023

Government Finance Officers Association awarded Harper’s high standards for 13th consecutive year. Read More

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Audition for Big Fish at Harper College

August 01, 2023

The Harper Ensemble Theatre Company is holding auditions for Big Fish on August 23-24. Big Fish is a community production open to both Harper students and community residents. Take stage

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Harper's Lifelong Learning Institute holds first Chautauqua

July 31, 2023

The Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College will welcome Brian “Fox” Ellis as the host of its first Chautauqua on Friday, August 25. Read More

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Harper and Schaumburg Boomers team up for Back to School Night on August 12

July 27, 2023

Harper students, employees and alumni can purchase discounted tickets for the game, which includes a backpack giveaway and fireworks. Read More

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Grumpy Sam: The Not-So-Nice Boss

July 25, 2023

It was another day at the ABC factory in Simple Town, USA. The boss, known as Grumpy Sam, started the day as usual by walking around and monitoring the employees to ensure they were doing what they were supposed to be doing and work was getting done. Just another typical day at work, but there was one slight difference: a new worker on the factory line was learning their new duties and responsibilities as part of the team. Read More

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

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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

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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

Last Updated: 2/13/24