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Businesses awarded $25,000 through new Angel Grant program

January 13, 2017

Three fledgling businesses were recently selected as the first class of Angel Grant recipients. They were among several clients of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Harper invited to make a “Shark Tank” style pitch for grant money. The driver behind Harper’s new program, which will also benefit student-run companies, is Barrington-area supporter Kim Duchossois. Read More

Teagan Schirmbeck

Harper student wins prestigious Gilman study abroad scholarship

January 02, 2017

Fashion studies student and Gilman Scholarship recipient Teagan Schirmbeck will hone her skills at one of the United Kingdom’s finest institutions for her field. In the spring, she'll head to Galashiels, Scotland, to study abroad at Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles and Design, considered an international center of education, innovation and research in the industry. Read More

Edgar Gabriel

Violinist Edgar Gabriel to put on concert

January 01, 2017

Former Cirque du Soleil electric violinist Edgar Gabriel will perform January 13 as part of Harper's Faculty Artist Series. Read More

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