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Rebecca Scott teaching philosophy students

Fair game: Harper professor Rebecca Scott combines play and philosophy

January 29, 2024

Award-winning Harper College philosophy educator uses games and play-based learning to engage students. Read More

Darlett Bernard Service Award

Darlett Bernard to receive Excellence in Service Award at MLK Celebration

January 24, 2024

Harper College’s catering supervisor will be honored for 17-plus years of outstanding service with a personal touch on January 31. Read More

Klara Carrera Audio/Video Arts Technology Certificate

Audio/Video program takes Harper graduate from the classroom to House of Blues

January 22, 2024

Music student Klara Carrera jumped at the chance to enroll in Harper College’s Audio/Video Arts Technology Certificate program, which includes an internship that connects students to real-world experiences. Read More

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Harper College, Rockford University collaborate on bachelor’s degree pathway

January 17, 2024

Upon achieving an associate degree, Harper students will be able to easily transfer to RU to complete a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a concentration in cybersecurity. Read More

Harper Film Series 2024

Pair of Harper film series to display diversity of cinematic voices

January 09, 2024

The Harper Film Series and South Asian Film Series will highlight Black, Indian, Korean and Pakistani filmmakers with free Wednesday screenings. Read More

Innovation Accelerator lab

Optimizing the future: How Harper’s Innovation Accelerator and BILT councils guide growth

January 02, 2024

Collaborative of faculty, administrators and business leaders helps develop new Harper College degree programs in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and more. Read More

Lifelong Learning Institute Open House

Lifelong Learning Institute Open House on Jan. 17

December 19, 2023

Join us at the LLI Open House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a showcase of what you can expect from our spring class schedule. Read More

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Harper Radio has 7 finalist entries in annual IBS Media Awards

December 14, 2023

WHCM was previously named the Intercollegiate Broadcast System’s best community college station in the country. Harper Radio is also a repeat finalist in the Best of Chicago poll. Read More

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Holiday Shopping at Studio V

December 06, 2023

Get all your holiday shopping done right on campus at Studio V! We have gorgeous Christmas décor, handmade knitted hats, one-of-a-kind jewelry, custom built charcuterie and serving boards, scented candles, cute wristlet purses and more. All of our items are made by Harper staff, students and local artisans. Hours are M, T, W 10 am – 4 pm and R 12 pm – 6 pm. Studio V is open until December 14. Come find us in J Building room 133 across from J Theatre. Read More

ten questions with laura brown

Ten Questions with Laura Brown

December 06, 2023

Before beginning her retirement, Harper’s chief advancement officer reflects on a decade of fundraising success, discusses the importance of family and shares her favorite, speedy cartoon characters. Read More

Last Updated: 11/20/24