2024 News

Harper’s GIS program graduates find success in an expanding field

January 15, 2025

Alumni Carolina Szoepe and Ryan Facks embarked on careers in geographical information systems because of the skills they honed and the encouragement they received in Harper College’s GIS program. Read More

To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, Harper spotlights hope and justice

January 14, 2025

The Shining Light on Hope and Justice campaign invites the Harper College community to be inspired by King’s example and acknowledge those who make a positive impact on campus, leading up to the annual King celebration on Jan. 29. Read More

‘I already have a foot in the door’: Students make job connections through Harper's Corporate Mentorship Program

January 06, 2025

The booming program, run by the Harper College Educational Foundation, carefully matches students with mentors from area corporations and businesses. Read More

Ten Questions with Kendall Vagle

December 11, 2024

Kendall, who oversees Harper’s Gaming Lounge, discusses the most underrated video game of all time and shares the support she feels in her work at the college. Read More

Harper’s wellness initiatives relieve finals week stress

December 09, 2024

As the semester draws to a close, Harper College shows care for students with free chair massages, calming activities and thrive kits. Read More

Harper’s Back Porch Revue pays tribute to Jim Croce’s Harper College concert

December 04, 2024

The folk music collective will celebrate the ‘Bad, Bad Leroy Brown’ singer-songwriter on Dec. 14 by recreating Croce’s 1973 Harper performance. Read More

Harper nominated for best college in 2024 Best of Chicago poll

December 03, 2024

The Chicago Reader’s annual Best of Chicago poll features Harper College in three categories: Best college for 18-25-year-olds, best college for lifelong learners and best overall radio station. Read More

Harper celebrates Canning Student Center groundbreaking, $1 million gift from John and Rita Canning

November 25, 2024

Past and present Harper College presidents joined the Canning family in a groundbreaking ceremony for the cutting-edge facility, designed to centralize essential student services, enhance campus life and support academic programs. Read More

Harper College breaks ground on new Canning Student Center to enhance campus life and student success

November 21, 2024

Harper College has officially broken ground on the new Canning Student Center, a state-of-the-art 144,000-square-foot facility that will centralize key student services, foster campus life and house critical academic programs. Read More

Harper’s CSI program inspired a young graduate to start her own business

November 20, 2024

After graduating from Harper College’s Career Skills Institute, designed for adults with mild intellectual disabilities, Sarah Lima co-founded Téia Candle Co., Jewelry and Home Décor. Read More