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Golfers putt at Harper College Golf Open

Harper Golf Open raises more than $115,000 for scholarships, programming

June 20, 2017

More than 100 area golfers gathered earlier this month for some friendly competition – and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. In the end, the Harper College Educational Foundation's 29th Annual Golf Open raised more than $115,000 to support scholarships and programming. Read More

Victor Del Vecchio and Katie Lea Coy all smiles after the Ruck March

Student veterans complete 20-mile Ruck March

June 19, 2017

Two student veterans recently laced up their boots and strapped on their (rather heavy) backpacks over for the fourth annual Ruck March. Participants, carrying 20-plus pound rucks, marched 20 miles from Veterans’ Memorial Park in Glencoe to the southern end of Lincoln Park in Chicago to support veterans. Read More

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Harper to host popular "Jazz Under the Stars" concert

June 12, 2017

Harper College’s popular “Jazz Under the Stars” concert on June 21 is one of the events kicking off the College’s 50th anniversary celebration. Read More

Bill Kelley and Michele Smith receive ICCTA award

Harper receives Equity and Diversity Award

June 08, 2017

The Illinois Community College Trustees Association selected Harper College for its Equity and Diversity Award, which recognizes exemplary commitment by the board and president to achieving diversity, equity and inclusion in the college’s education programs. Read More

John Major at the wheel

Rad tech student big winner on "Wheel of Fortune"

June 07, 2017

Harper College radiologic technology student John Major was the big winner on a recent episode of "Wheel of Fortune." Read More

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Harper to host outdoor screening of "Beauty and the Beast"

June 02, 2017

Harper College will host a free outdoor movie screening of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” on Friday, June 9. Read More

$50,000 check presentation

Harper receives $50,000 endowment, dedicates CNC lab

May 23, 2017

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) awarded a joint $50,000 endowment to fund Harper College scholarships in memory of manufacturing leader Ron Bullock, former CEO of Bison Gear. Harper named its CNC lab the Ron Bullock Memorial CNC Laboratory. Read More

Arne Duncan speaks at graduation

Graduates' "tenacity, persistence and grit" celebrated at commencement

May 20, 2017

A rain delay and soggy conditions couldn’t dampen the spirits of the record number of graduates who crossed the stage at Harper College’s 49th annual Commencement Ceremony. Read More

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Harper passes 10,604 goal - three years early

May 18, 2017

In 2009, Harper set a goal to produce 10,604 additional degrees and certificates by 2020 - its share of the 5 million additional college graduates President Barack Obama challenged America to produce. On Saturday, Harper will surpass that goal - three years early. Read More

Wali Rizvi

Harper student awarded coveted Jack Kent Cooke scholarship

May 07, 2017

Harper College student Wali Rizvi is still trying to wrap his head around the news he’s been awarded the most prestigious scholarship for community college students in the country. He's one of about 50 students nationwide to receive the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, which provides up to $40,000 per year for three years. Read More

Last Updated: 11/20/24