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Harper Film Series Fall 2023

Harper Film Series screens classic movies on campus

August 24, 2023

Fall series will group screenings by theme, including westerns, horror and film noir. Read More

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Harper receives National Science Foundation grant for expanding drone technology education

August 22, 2023

The three-year grant will support a project involving career readiness in uncrewed aerial systems related to biological monitoring and resource management. Read More

Caitlin Baier installs her sculpture outside Dr. Avis Proctor's office.

President's Art Selection Award honorees embody collaborative spirit

August 15, 2023

Dr. Avis Proctor chose two sculptures by Harper College students to be installed outside of her office for the next year. Read More

Students who are deaf receive support at Harper College in the 1970s.

Harper's Office of Access and Disability Services celebrates 50 years of going above and beyond for students

August 08, 2023

ADS, and the office’s predecessors, has a legacy of being at the forefront of helping students with disabilities thrive in college. Read More

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Harper honored for excellence in financial reporting

August 02, 2023

Government Finance Officers Association awarded Harper’s high standards for 13th consecutive year. Read More

Back to School Night Schaumburg Boomers Harper College

Harper and Schaumburg Boomers team up for Back to School Night on August 12

July 27, 2023

Harper students, employees and alumni can purchase discounted tickets for the game, which includes a backpack giveaway and fireworks. Read More

Harper faculty Andre Berchiolly and Dr. Stephanie Whalen are part of the group behind the Equity Literacy Project.

Collaborative Equity Literacy Project boosts awareness, supports critical conversations

July 25, 2023

The partnership between educators from Harper, Northern Illinois University, and Districts 211, 214 and 220 focuses on creating safe and supportive learning environments. Read More

Grant recipients pose with oversized checks.

Harper College Educational Foundation awards $50,000 to local nonprofits

July 13, 2023

The Harper College Educational Foundation recently awarded $50,000 to six, local nonprofit organizations in the second year of its Community Innovation Fund Grant Program. Read More

Dr. Ruth Williams

Dr. Ruth Williams named provost of Harper College

July 10, 2023

Dr. Ruth Williams has been named provost of Harper College effective July 10. Read More

Bear Family McDonald's Restaurants and Harper College representatives celebrate their new partnership

Harper partners with McDonald's of Chicagoland on education program

June 28, 2023

Bear Family Restaurants and Harper College hosted a career-focused event at local McDonald’s to celebrate their education-focused partnership program Read More

Last Updated: 3/14/24