2024 News

Harper College receives HEED Award, recognizing commitment to diversity and inclusion

November 06, 2024

For the second consecutive year, and fourth time overall, Harper has received the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor for colleges and universities. Read More

Harper displays Día de los Muertos ofrendas

November 04, 2024

The traditional Mexican altars, which remember deceased family and friends, will be on display at Harper College through Nov. 6. Read More

Ten Questions With Dr. Sonnet Gabbard

October 31, 2024

The coordinator for LGBTQ+ student initiatives at Harper College shares her ‘Buffy’ fandom, her dream of living in New York City and her gratitude for being a member of such supportive communities. Read More

Experience Day welcomes young students, families to Harper’s campus

October 25, 2024

Students from grade 3 through high school can participate in hands-on activities and watch demonstrations in Harper College labs at this free event, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. Read More

Steadfast Harper supporter Dick Kolze passes away

October 23, 2024

Dick, who was 94, served as a member of the Harper College Board of Trustees for 12 years and established a Harper scholarship in his son’s name. The college’s Dick Kolze Lane is named in his honor. Read More

Harper president chosen for the Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship

October 22, 2024

Dr. Avis Proctor is one of 25 community college leaders selected for a fellowship focused on improving access, completion and post-grad success for students. Read More

Paths to College and Career program offers life-changing prospects for adult students

October 21, 2024

Seeking to improve their professional circumstances, Asfa Alamelhuda and Joanna Kmiec attended Harper College workshops and courses that presented new opportunities and boosted their confidence. Read More

Harper invites district members to community dialogue session

October 17, 2024

To help build its next strategic plan, Harper College is welcoming residents and employers to The Changing Landscape of the Community session on Oct. 29. Read More

Harper joins Feed the Need Food Drive

October 16, 2024

Harper College is participating in the Illinois Community College Board’s Feed the Need Food Drive, which runs from Oct. 21 through Nov. 26. Read More

Education and Work Center celebrates a decade of collaboration and success

October 15, 2024

EWC, a partnership between the Village of Hanover Park, Harper College, Elgin Community College and others, recently commemorated 10 years of improving area residents’ lives via education, job training and friendly support. Read More