2024 News

Deaf ASL instructor Marcos Aguilar brings global perspective, immersive learning experiences to Harper

April 23, 2025

From helping to create Ecuador’s first sign language dictionary to teaching about Deaf culture, the Harper College educator works hard to make sure all voices are heard. Read More

Harper College Theatre Ensemble lurks in the shadows with ‘Gaslight’

April 21, 2025

Harper’s ensemble will present one of theatre’s most enduring plays, which originated the term ‘gaslight,’ from April 30 through May 4. Read More

Harper College to host Three From Ukraine film series

April 14, 2025

Starting April 25, Harper’s Communication Arts department will screen a trio of films made in Ukraine, from award-winners to the animated family film ‘Mavka: The Forest Song.’ Read More

Doug Spiwak to be inducted into NACDA Hall of Fame

April 10, 2025

Harper College’s former director of athletics and fitness, who retired in 2022, is the sole community college representative among the 2025 inductees named to the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Hall of Fame. Read More

Harper to host Quantum in Healthcare event exploring cutting-edge medical innovation

April 09, 2025

Featuring experts in the quantum field, the April 28 event at Harper College will highlight how this technology is reshaping the future of health care diagnostics, treatment and research. Read More

Harper College, Partners for Our Communities partnership transformed Erick Flores’ life

April 01, 2025

The Harper alum and his family found support and success beginning with Harper English literacy classes, and free child care, at POC’s Community Resource Center in Palatine. Read More

Nominations open for 2025 Harper College Distinguished Alumni Awards

March 27, 2025

Each year, Harper recognizes alumni who have shown outstanding professional achievement and dedication to serving the community. Nominate an alum before May 5. Read More

Ten Questions with Sonia Ajakaiye

March 18, 2025

The nursing student reflects on the diversity she sees at Harper College, the importance of laughter in her life and how she wishes she could get things done with a “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo.” Read More

High school culinary students compete in Harper College Culinary Competition

March 17, 2025

Approximately 150 students from High School Districts 211 and 214 tested their creativity, teamwork and cooking skills in a ‘Chopped’-style contest at Harper. Read More

Alumnus Steven Mastandrea discusses how Harper connected him with internet pioneers on Harper Talks

March 17, 2025

The software engineer’s time at Harper College helped him decide to pursue a career in computer engineering, landing him on the ground floor of the modern internet in the ’90s. Read More