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Harper's 50th anniversary: Ties run deep for many families like the Basches

August 15, 2017

The Basch family, which fled Cuba's new communist regime in 1960 to settle in the Northwest suburbs, believes education opens doors to opportunity. For many of the Basches, Harper College has been that gateway. During this 50th anniversary year, we will share stories like the Basches' to honor our proud past, and we'll aspire to an even stronger future. And we invite the community, whose unwavering support has helped Harper emerge as a leader in community colleges across the country, to join in the celebration. Read More

Free Movie Friday: Outdoor screening of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”

August 10, 2017

Harper College will host an outdoor movie screening of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13) on Friday, August 25. Read More

Harper to host viewing party for upcoming solar eclipse

August 01, 2017

Harper College is gearing up for the first total solar eclipse to sweep the entire width of the contiguous United States in nearly a century. A viewing event will take place on August 21 in front of the Avanté Center, where about 87 percent of the sun's surface will be covered. Read More

Women’s group awards two $10,000 scholarships

July 19, 2017

There wasn’t a dry eye to be found at a recent reception of the Harper College Educational Foundation’s HOPE Giving Circle, where two remarkable young women were awarded $10,000 scholarships. Recipients Michelle Feigler of Buffalo Grove and Rachel Kereszturi of Rolling Meadows, both entering their second year at Harper College, each shared their journeys and highlighted the tremendous impact that the group’s support is already making on their lives. Read More

Harper launches new surgical technology degree program

July 12, 2017

Harper College is launching a new surgical technology program this fall in response to a growing need in the health care industry. Read More

Lifelong Learning Institute to hold annual program preview

July 11, 2017

Now in its 15th year, the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College provides enriching and entertaining continuing education opportunities to adults ages 55 and older. You can get a free sampling of all the LLI has to offer during a program preview on August 2 in the Wojcik Conference Center. Read More

Upcoming info sessions for prospective apprentices

July 05, 2017

Harper College’s Apprenticeship program will hold a series of information sessions this summer for prospective students interested in earning a salary while learning the skills for a career and graduating with no debt. Read More

Graduates overcome adversity to earn High School Equivalency diplomas

June 22, 2017

Nearly 90 graduates, many of whom have overcome numerous challenges and obstacles, recently earned their High School Equivalency diploma. Among them was Gabriela Sanchez, a Palatine resident who left high school to care for her terminally ill father. Read More

Student track athlete to compete at Deaflympics

June 21, 2017

ABC 7 Chicago recently aired a segment on Harper student athlete Dwayne Esper and his journey to compete at the Summer Deaflympics next month in Samsun, Turkey. Esper, who competes for Harper’s track and field team, was struggling to raise the $5,000 needed to fund his trip. Viewers came through, pushing Esper past his goal less than 24 hours after the “Chicago Proud” segment aired. Read More

“Down the Rabbit Hole” art exhibit explores drugs, alcohol

June 21, 2017

Several disturbing yet important stories unfold in Harper College’s new art exhibit, “Down the Rabbit Hole: A Deeper Look into Drugs and Alcohol,” which runs through July 13. Read More