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Young students do a science experiment at Harper's College and Career Expo

New Harper Experience Day a celebration of learning and ideas

September 11, 2019

Harper College is gearing up for its first-ever Harper Experience Day, an interactive and family-friendly event aimed at showcasing 21st century careers, state-of-the-art labs, talented faculty and community partners. The free event will take place Saturday, October 5. Read More

there used to be three by Sharon Harper

Harper opens 42nd annual Small Works exhibit

August 29, 2019

Harper College is shining a spotlight on the small-scale work of artists across the country at its 42nd Annual Small Works National Juried Art Exhibition. Read More

A Harper College student performs an ultrasound

Harper seeks volunteers for ultrasounds

August 20, 2019

The Harper College Diagnostic Cardiac and Medical Sonography programs are seeking volunteers interested in receiving free ultrasounds. Read More

Students work in the Harper College Makerspace

New Makerspace and Entrepreneur Center bringing ideas to life

August 07, 2019

Harper College’s new Makerspace and Entrepreneur Center aims to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, inventors and engineers to pursue their creative passions and bring their ideas to life by building a vibrant and engaging platform of tools, community, programming and mentoring. Read More

HOPE Giving Circle scholarship recipients Ariana Herrera, Sol Akinola, Alex Aleksandrov and Aleska Schwartz

HOPE Giving Circle hits $100,000 milestone

July 24, 2019

The Harper College Educational Foundation's HOPE Giving Circle at a reception last week awarded $10,000 scholarships to four deserving students, bringing the total amount awarded to $100,000 for 10 young women since the group’s inception. Read More

William Rainey Harper bust

Lifelong Learning Institute to hold annual open house

July 23, 2019

Adults ages 50 and over are invited to learn more about Harper College's Lifelong Learning Institute at its annual open house on August 13. Read More

Marwil Chirinos addresses her fellow HSE graduates

High School Equivalency graduation a celebration of perseverance

July 11, 2019

Harper College’s recent High School Equivalency graduation ceremony was a celebration of perseverance and hard work. Among this year’s class of 60 students were Marwil Claret Chirinos and Marie Elaine Bollozos, two inspirational graduates who overcame numerous challenges to excel academically. Read More

The outdoor pavilion at Harper College

Free summer concerts at the pavilion

June 25, 2019

Many newcomers and familiar faces will perform in Harper College’s fast-approaching outdoor summer concert series. All concerts are free and will take place at the Drs. Kenneth and Catherine Ender Pavilion on the north side of campus. Read More

William Rainey Harper bust on campus

Harper hosting first-ever Alumni and Harper Retiree Reception

June 24, 2019

Harper College will host its first-ever Alumni and Harper Retiree Reception, offering former students and professors an opportunity to reconnect and reminisce. Read More

Provost Judy Marwick testifies at the House Committee on Education and Labor

Provost highlights high school partnerships at Congressional hearing

June 19, 2019

With a national call to reform higher education to better support all students and overhaul the federal Higher Education Act, the House Education and Labor Committee is seeking new approaches that help achieve both quality and equity. Provost Judy Marwick provided insight into the work Harper College is doing, testifying on Wednesday at a bipartisan hearing, “Innovation to Improve Equity: Exploring High-Quality Pathways to a College Degree.” Read More

Last Updated: 11/20/24