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ICCTA Award 2023 Equity and Diversity

Harper honored with ICCTA’s Equity and Diversity Award

June 13, 2023

For the second time, the Illinois Community College Trustees Association awarded Harper College’s leadership on policies that enhance institutional diversity, equity and inclusion for underrepresented groups. Read More

Harper College graduates, friends and family hold up their cell phone flashlights at Commencement

Harper's Class of 2023 graduates 'a beacon of hope for your communities'

May 19, 2023

Harper College celebrated its Class of 2023 at its 55th annual Commencement Ceremony on May 19. Read More

Women Track and Field Champions 2023

Women’s Track and Field team wins national championship

May 16, 2023

The women’s team swept all relays and earned multiple individual awards on the way to a second NJCAA Division III Championship title (and first since 2011). Congratulations Hawks! Read More

Stop the Bleed class

Harper employees learn to save lives in Stop the Bleed class

May 15, 2023

Harper College’s Department of Risk Management recently hosted a Stop the Bleed class, preparing faculty and staff to help save lives in emergency situations. Read More

Exterior of the Education and Work Center in Hanover Park

EWC offers holistic support, paths to sustainable careers

May 11, 2023

A partnership between Harper College, Elgin Community College and others, the Education and Work Center seeks to change lives by providing free classes and resources that meet the community’s needs. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Walt Mundt Bill Kelley Herb Johnson Pat Stack

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi presents $500,000 to help launch aviation maintenance program

May 08, 2023

Harper is preparing to launch an aviation maintenance program to address a gap in affordable training and education in the region. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor Bill Kelley

Expanding the role of community colleges helps local communities, our state and our country

May 01, 2023

It is time to explore ways in which Harper and other Illinois community colleges continue to evolve to meet community needs and support our state's strategic plan for higher education, "A Thriving Illinois." Read More

Harper College Flytower Spring

Harper awarded $1.6 million to expand access and training

April 27, 2023

The college will develop new career pathways in AI and cybersecurity with the support of the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants Program. Read More

Speech and Debate Team 2023 National Champions

Harper’s Speech and Debate Team wins national championship

April 18, 2023

Harper College’s Speech and Debate Team earned its first national championship at the 2023 Phi Rho Pi National Tournament. Read More

Citizen's Letter of Appreciation Ceremony CSI Students Harper College Police Department

Harper students honored for emergency response

April 12, 2023

The Harper College Police Department recognized a group of Career Skills Institute students for taking immediate action when their instructor collapsed in class. Read More

Last Updated: 11/20/24