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2024 News & Stories

 

HEED Award

Harper College receives HEED Award, recognizing commitment to diversity and inclusion

For the second consecutive year, and fourth time overall, Harper has received the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor for colleges and universities. Read More

Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda

Harper displays Día de los Muertos ofrendas

The traditional Mexican altars, which remember deceased family and friends, will be on display at Harper College through Nov. 6. Read More

Ten Questions With Sonnet Gabbard

Ten Questions With Dr. Sonnet Gabbard

The coordinator for LGBTQ+ student initiatives at Harper College shares her ‘Buffy’ fandom, her dream of living in New York City and her gratitude for being a member of such supportive communities. Read More

Experience Day

Experience Day welcomes young students, families to Harper’s campus

Students from grade 3 through high school can participate in hands-on activities and watch demonstrations in Harper College labs at this free event, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Read More

Dick Kolze

Steadfast Harper supporter Dick Kolze passes away

Dick, who was 94, served as a member of the Harper College Board of Trustees for 12 years and established a Harper scholarship in his son’s name. The college’s Dick Kolze Lane is named in his honor. Read More

Dr. Proctor

Harper president chosen for the Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship

Dr. Avis Proctor is one of 25 community college leaders selected for a fellowship focused on improving access, completion and post-grad success for students. Read More

Asfa Alamelhuda

Paths to College and Career program offers life-changing prospects for adult students

Seeking to improve their professional circumstances, Asfa Alamelhuda and Joanna Kmiec attended Harper College workshops and courses that presented new opportunities and boosted their confidence. Read More

Harper Campus Fall

Harper invites district members to community dialogue session

To help build its next strategic plan, Harper College is welcoming residents and employers to The Changing Landscape of the Community session on Oct. 29. Read More

Feed the Need 2024 logo

Harper joins Feed the Need Food Drive

Harper College is participating in the Illinois Community College Board’s Feed the Need Food Drive, which runs from Oct. 21 through Nov. 26. Read More

EWC 10th Anniversary

Education and Work Center celebrates a decade of collaboration and success

EWC, a partnership between the Village of Hanover Park, Harper College, Elgin Community College and others, recently commemorated 10 years of improving area residents’ lives via education, job training and friendly support. Read More

Last Updated: 10/25/24