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2024 News & Stories

 

IPE Center

Brave, safe space: Students learn teamwork in high-tech health care training center

Harper College's Center for Interprofessional Simulation and Innovation fosters collaboration between health career students and expertise via state-of-the-art equipment. Read More

Leah Meyer Austin Award Alumni

Achieving the Dream recognizes Harper among Leah Meyer Austin Award alumni

Harper College was honored by ATD as a past recipient of its most prestigious award, along with the college’s long-term dedication to student success and institutional equity. Read More

Students and alumni interact at Career Connections Leadership Dinner.

Career Connections brings together Harper students and alumni

Two-day event will feature panel discussions and a Leadership Dinner during which students can practice networking while learning from Harper alumni. Read More

Lilly Alberts

Harper’s Lilly Alberts and cross country teams receive athletic, academic honors

The Harper College sophomore was recently named NJCAA Athlete of the Week for track and field. She and her cross country teammates were recognized for their scholarly achievements and celebrated by the Illinois House of Representatives. Read More

Hawks Care

Hawks Care: How Harper supports students outside the classroom

Students can count on the Hawks Care Resource Center and Counseling Services to help them manage food and housing insecurity, mental health needs, career path challenges and more. Read More

Monika Gadek-Stephan EWC

Immigration experience gives EWC’s senior director valuable insight

Decades after Monika Gadek-Stephan came to the U.S., her background continues to help her connect with Education and Work Center students, most of whom are immigrants. Read More

State Senator Cristina Castro and Dr. Avis Proctor

Harper president visits White House for Communities in Action forum

Dr. Avis Proctor visited the White House on February 1, gathering with community leaders and local elected officials to highlight how they’re working to create and expand opportunities in our region. Read More

Ten Questions with Kei Smith

Ten Questions with Kei Smith

The Harper College Student Trustee for 2023-24 discusses the best advice she's received, her go-to karaoke songs and why Osaka, Japan, is her home away from home. Read More

Harper diagnostic sonography

Harper seeks volunteers for free ultrasounds

The Harper College Sonography programs are seeking volunteers to be scanned by students. Appointments begin in mid-February. Read More

Panda Riot featuring Harper's Rebecca Scott

Panda Riot to headline Music Department Spring Festival

Festival performances will take place Saturday and Sunday, February 3 and 4, at Harper College's Performing Arts Center. Read More

Last Updated: 10/25/24