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DePaul University to offer Master of Science in Management to University Center at Harper College

October 26, 2020

DePaul University will launch its Master of Science in Management degree to the University Center at Harper College beginning in the spring 2021 semester. Read More

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Former student trustee recipient of statewide association's excellence award

October 21, 2020

Harper College student David Santafe-Zambrano has won the 2020 Gigi Campbell Student Trustee Excellence Award, an Illinois Community College Trustees Association honor that considers a variety of criteria including the trustee’s efforts to communicate with students, participation in meetings and consideration of students’ best interests. Read More

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Distinguished Alumni on Their Advice to Future Alumni

October 15, 2020

Each year Harper College recognizes the achievements of highly accomplished alumni at its Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony. This year’s honorees range from a decorated firefighter, to a compassionate hospice nurse, to a self-starting veteran. When asked what advice they have for future Harper alumni, they were quick to offer their wisdom. Here’s what they had to say. Read More

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Harper College to continue primarily online for spring 2021 semester

September 29, 2020

Harper College has announced its current instruction approach will continue into the spring 2021 semester. Classes and support services will be offered primarily online, with select lab classes taking place on campus. Read More

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Harper student overcomes all odds to help others

September 23, 2020

Locked in an immigration battle, with ailing relatives in both the United States and the Philippines and a family business in bankruptcy, Harper College student E.R. Fukuda is persevering to achieve his goals. Read More

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Harper Experience Day happening virtually throughout October

September 23, 2020

Harper College is taking its annual Harper Experience Day online, offering fun, virtual experiences for students of all ages throughout the month of October. Read More

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Harper professor wins national Faculty Innovation Award

September 18, 2020

Harper College’s own Dave Braunschweig, professor of computer information systems, has won the Faculty Innovation Award for the American Association of Community Colleges’ 2020 Awards of Excellence for his work helping to save students more than $1 million in textbook costs. Read More

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Short-term training scholarship to benefit community members impacted by COVID-19

September 03, 2020

Harper College has launched the Moving Forward Scholarship for community members negatively impacted by COVID-19. Read More

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Harper providing mental health and basic needs support for students

September 02, 2020

Harper College is working to create a culture of kindness and provide a holistic approach to caring for students’ well-being. Read More

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HOPE Giving Circle awards $10,000 scholarships during virtual celebration

August 20, 2020

The Harper College Educational Foundation's HOPE Giving Circle recently awarded $10,000 scholarships to four impressive students during the group’s first virtual celebration. Read More

Last Updated: 3/14/24