News 2023

Expanding the role of community colleges helps local communities, our state and our country

May 01, 2023

It is time to explore ways in which Harper and other Illinois community colleges continue to evolve to meet community needs and support our state's strategic plan for higher education, "A Thriving Illinois." Read More

Harper awarded $1.6 million to expand access and training

April 27, 2023

The college will develop new career pathways in AI and cybersecurity with the support of the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants Program. Read More

Harper’s Speech and Debate Team wins national championship

April 18, 2023

Harper College’s Speech and Debate Team earned its first national championship at the 2023 Phi Rho Pi National Tournament. Read More

Harper students honored for emergency response

April 12, 2023

The Harper College Police Department recognized a group of Career Skills Institute students for taking immediate action when their instructor collapsed in class. Read More

Harper to host STEAM Fair 2023 on April 15

April 11, 2023

Students of all ages can participate in interactive workshops and engage with STEAM leaders at the fair, presented by Harper College, Microsoft and the Barrington Council for the Gifted and Talented. Read More

Two Harper leaders selected for Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship

April 05, 2023

Harper College leaders Dr. Tamara Johnson and Jeff Julian have been selected for the Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship, a prestigious program preparing the next generation of community college presidents. Read More

Harper College launches second year of Community Innovation Fund Grant Program

March 29, 2023

The program will award five, one-year grants to area nonprofit organizations that support the advancement of equity, diversity and economic mobility for underserved communities. Read More

Harper’s Career Forward event to inspire, connect adults to opportunity

March 28, 2023

With guest presenters, information about Harper College resources and sessions geared to adults seeking a reset opportunity, Career Forward will take place April 5 at the Wojcik Conference Center. Read More

Harper College’s University Center adds MBA, two new majors

March 21, 2023

Starting in Fall 2023, bachelor’s degrees in graphic design and human resources management and an MBA program will be available to students via the University Center’s partnership with Roosevelt University. Read More

Harper partners with Google to provide career certificate scholarships

March 21, 2023

Harper College has partnered with Google to provide scholarships for students to complete Google’s Professional Certificates Program on Coursera. Read More