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Aspen Prize Semifinalist 2025

Harper once again a semifinalist for Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

Harper College is one of 20 institutions vying for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s most prestigious recognition for community colleges. Read More

Bill Kelley Avis Proctor

Community colleges have power to strengthen nation at this critical moment

There are three key issues where we can have major community impact for our students and their families: workforce Pell, community college baccalaureate degrees and emerging technologies. Read More

Student Juried Art Exhibition 2024

Harper highlights student artwork during 2024 Student Juried Art Exhibition

Pieces created by Harper College students, and curated by professional artist Angela Piehl, are on display in the college’s Art Exhibition Space through May 9. Read More

Drone Exploration and Safety Day

Harper to host Drone Experience and Safety Day

Free community event will include drone demonstrations, displays and “power talks” on April 27. Read More

Samyuktha Vijayan

Harper welcomes acclaimed filmmaker Samyuktha Vijayan to campus

The writer, director and star of “Blue Sunshine” will discuss her film after screenings on May 8, part of Harper’s South Asian Film Series. Read More

Speech and Debate Team Champions 2024

Harper's Speech and Debate Team wins back-to-back championships

The team, which took home the overall gold medal at the recent Phi Rho Pi National Tournament, will host a championship celebration on April 23. Read More

STEAM Fair

STEAM Fair: Pathways to the Future of Work coming to Harper

Harper will host the free, family-friendly event on April 27, in partnership with the Barrington Council for the Gifted and Talented. Read More

InZone Summer Camp

InZone summer camp welcomes young learners to Harper

Kids ages 6 to 14 can enroll in Harper College's annual enrichment and sports camp, which runs from June 3 until August 9. Read More

Dr. Proctor

Our nation must advance industries of the future or risk losing the race for the 21st century

In recognition of Community College Month, Dr. Avis Proctor discusses how Harper is helping prepare the future workforce to meet "a modern-day Sputnik moment" in global competitiveness, innovation and national security. Read More

CIFG Recipients 2023

Harper continues to empower equity, economic mobility with Community Innovation Fund Grant Program

During the past two years, Harper has awarded $150,000 to area nonprofits. Organizations can apply for the third round of funding through May 10. Read More

Last Updated: 6/18/24