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2024 News & Stories

 

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

Dechen Atsatsang

Harper student pursues passion in advocacy, campaigns for Tibetan rights

Dechen Atsatsang was born an activist. At Harper, she discovered how to combine her avid support for human rights with her career interests in political science. Read More

Kris Howard

Decades-long Harper advocate Kris Howard passes away

Kris, who was 98, supported Harper from its earliest days, served on the college’s board of trustees for 24 years and established a scholarship tied to community service. Harper’s Kris Howard Drive is named in her honor. Read More

Bernie Bluestein Graduation 2023

Harper student and WWII veteran to receive Congressional Gold Medal in Washington

Bernie Bluestein, 100, and his fellow Ghost Army veterans will travel to the capital to receive the highest civilian award from Congress and President Biden on March 21. Read More

Crimes of the Heart

‘Crimes of the Heart’ continues March 15-17

The Harper Ensemble Theatre Company presents its second weekend of performances of Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Read More

Eclipse @ Harper

Harper to celebrate solar eclipse on April 8

The free Eclipse @ Harper event will welcome families to campus to witness the solar eclipse, participate in activities and talk with college faculty about this rare event. Read More

Harper Radio IBS Awards 2024

Harper Radio honored by BEA, IBS media awards

Harper College’s WHCM radio station and Audio/Video Arts Technology program recently won six awards between two national awards competitions. Read More

Ten Shared Principles Dialogue

Harper hosts Ten Shared Principles dialogue about policing

In partnership with the NAACP and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, the Harper College Police Department and Office of DEI recently fostered an open discussion among students and employees. Read More

Playwright Beth Henley

Harper College welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright to campus

Beth Henley will participate in audience discussions, workshops and meet-and-greets on March 8-9, in tandem with the Harper Ensemble Theatre Company’s production of "Crimes of the Heart." Read More

rodney ramey

Ten Questions with Rodney Ramey

Rodney Ramey, campus setup crew member, on his favorite Harper memories, the hardest he ever laughed and what he hopes for his retirement after 30 years at Harper College. Read More

Last Updated: 10/25/24