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Once skeptical, student embraces all Harper has to offer

August 22, 2018

Though Arianna Mormino admits she was skeptical about coming to Harper College, any hesitation she felt disappeared shortly after her arrival. The second-year student has met interesting people, connected with her professors, taken an eye-opening service learning trip and earned a prestigious scholarship. “I hope high school students who hold that same stigma I used to will open their eyes to the possibilities of what college could be at Harper.” Read More

Harper earns national Excellence in Assessment designation

August 22, 2018

Harper College is one of five colleges and universities – and the only community college – to be named a 2018 Excellence in Assessment designee. Just 20 institutions nationwide hold the national designation for successfully integrating assessment practices across campus and using those results to guide institutional decision-making and improve student performance. Read More

Harper seeks volunteers for free ultrasounds

August 21, 2018

The Harper College Diagnostic Cardiac and Medical Sonography programs are seeking volunteers interested in receiving free ultrasounds. Appointments are available on select evenings starting Sept. 10 through Nov. 8. Read More

Voters to consider community-driven plan for Harper's future

August 16, 2018

The Harper College Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a resolution placing a referendum question on the November 6, 2018, gubernatorial election ballot. The measure – which would not raise taxes – seeks up to $180 million to support a community-driven plan for Harper’s future that drives economic opportunity, educates for today’s high-tech jobs, and maintains and improves campus infrastructure. Read More

Gov. Rauner visits Harper to sign two higher education bills

August 13, 2018

Gov. Bruce Rauner visited Harper College to sign legislation aimed at giving community colleges and four-year institutions the tools they need to better serve students with financial aid plans, an expanded application of credit transfers and increased student counseling. Read More

Still an opportunity to register for fall classes

August 13, 2018

There’s still an opportunity to register for Harper College’s fall semester, which starts Aug. 20. Whether you're a recent high school graduate or a working adult looking to make a career change, Harper staff can guide you through the application and registration process. Read More

HOPE Giving Circle awards three $10,000 scholarships

July 25, 2018

The Harper College HOPE Giving Circle’s reach and impact continue to grow. The philanthropic women’s group recently awarded $10,000 scholarships to three Harper students – the giving circle’s highest number of recipients since forming in 2016. Read More

Delegation, Japan Ambassador tour Harper facilities

July 10, 2018

A delegation working to promote United States-Japan economic relations toured Harper College’s manufacturing and health careers facilities on Tuesday. The group included the Ambassador of Japan to the U.S. and the Consul General of Japan to the Midwest. Read More

Free Harper seminar on new tax laws

July 09, 2018

Harper College will hold a free seminar on the new tax laws and their impact on individual taxpayers. The Tax Reform Essentials seminar takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, at the Wojcik Conference Center. Read More

High School Equivalency program "life-changing" for Distinguished Scholar

June 25, 2018

Michaela Farwick doesn’t hesitate to recommend Harper College to anyone thinking about pursuing a High School Equivalency diploma. “I don’t know where I would be right now if I hadn’t started taking the HSE classes. It honestly was life-changing for me," she said. Farwick recently addressed her peers at the HSE graduation ceremony. Read More