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“Embrace” film screening to explore body image issues

October 10, 2017

Harper College will hold a film screening of “Embrace,” a social impact documentary that explores the issue of body image. The free event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 19, in the Building J Theatre. Read More

Student-led tour during Open House

Harper to hold annual Fall Open House

October 03, 2017

Harper College will hold its annual Fall Open House, offering prospective students and families the opportunity to discover how they can move their future forward. The event, which is for high school students and parents, will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. Read More

Harper students with Haas Automation car

Haas Automation car features Harper logo in NASCAR race

September 27, 2017

Harper College took to the fast lane earlier this month at the Chicagoland 300 NASCAR race in Joliet. A decal with the College’s logo graced the rear quarter panel of the No. 00 Haas Automation Ford Mustang, which driver Cole Custer led to a seventh-place finish. Read More

Brayan Aguirre

Harper nursing student determined to succeed despite DACA uncertainty

September 21, 2017

Brayan Aguirre believes he has to work harder than most other 20-year-olds. When the Harper College student isn’t immersed in his nursing prerequisite courses, he’s helping to support his family through his job at a rehabilitation facility in Hanover Park. Despite that commitment to achieving his goals, Aguirre lives day-to-day in a cloud of fear and uncertainty. The reason? He wasn’t born in the United States. Read More

Dr. Ken Ender speaks at 50th Anniversary Gala

50th Anniversary Gala surpasses $1 million goal

September 20, 2017

Harper College’s 50th Anniversary Gala was a resounding success, surpassing the Educational Foundation’s lofty goal of raising $1 million for the Promise Scholarship Program. Read More

Harper College students walking through campus

Foundation taps Harper, NIU, Dist. 211 for bachelor’s degree grant

September 12, 2017

Harper College, Northern Illinois University and Township High School District 211 have been selected to participate in a one-year “design challenge” that aims to dramatically move the needle on bachelor’s degree completion for community college students. The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation is funding the nonprofit Education Design Lab to lead the Seamless Transfer Pathway Design Challenge, which chose just four groups of two- and four-year institutions nationwide. Read More

Professor Sam Giordano

Tips from emergency preparedness expert

September 11, 2017

Although Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are wreaking the most havoc more than 1,000 miles away, there are some important lessons area residents can take away from these – and other – natural disasters. Professor Sam Giordano, coordinator of Harper College’s Emergency and Disaster Management program, weighs in. Read More

Harper College students walking through Quad

Seeking volunteers for free ultrasounds

September 06, 2017

Harper College’s Diagnostic Cardiac and Medical Sonography programs are seeking volunteers interested in receiving free ultrasounds. Available ultrasound exams include carotid artery (participants must be at least 50 years old) and arteries/veins of the legs (participants must be at least 18 years old). Read More

Harper College students on campus

Artists from across the country featured in 40th Small Works exhibition

August 31, 2017

Harper College is highlighting the small-scale work of artists from across the country at its 40th annual Small Works exhibition, which runs through September 29. Read More

DePaul President Dr. Gabriel Esteban and Harper President Dr. Ken Ender

Harper, DePaul partner to offer bachelor’s degrees at University Center

August 21, 2017

A new partnership provides Harper College students with an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University on the community college’s campus in Palatine. Beginning this fall semester, DePaul will begin admitting students in three degree programs: a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media; a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies, Business Administration major; and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Read More

Last Updated: 11/20/24