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Meha Patel on the Harper library steps

Promise Program a motivator to do better for Meha Patel

December 11, 2019

The Promise Program was a constant source of motivation to try harder in high school for Meha Patel, who's among the first cohort of 421 Promise Scholars. Read More

Group photo of Harper alumni working at Northrop Grumman

Harper alumni contributing to Northrop Grumman's strong workforce

December 09, 2019

Northrop Grumman’s rich tradition of being at the forefront of technology and innovation is getting a boost from Harper College alumni. Read More

Performing Arts Center

Harper hosts series of holiday season concerts

December 04, 2019

The community is invited to attend celebrate the holiday season at Harper College with a series of winter concerts. Read More

Students carry flags during 19th annual Latino Summit's flag ceremony

19th annual Latino Summit draws more than 500 students

November 22, 2019

The 19th annual Latino Summit at Harper College encouraged more than 500 area high school students to pursue higher education during an inspirational and informative program. Read More

Bust of William Rainey Harper in the Harper College quad

Adaptive Sports Day to bring lessons, demos to Harper

November 20, 2019

Harper's Adaptive Sports Day on December 3 will feature Boston Marathon bombing survivor Roseann Sdoia, major league team mascots, interactive booths, former NFL players and more. Read More

A plate to be sold at the Clay Guild Pottery Sale

Clay Guild to showcase one-of-a-kind pieces at pottery sale

November 11, 2019

The Harper College Clay Guild will once again hold its winter pottery sale, offering the public a chance to shop for unique handmade gifts. Read More

American Idiot cast members

Harper Ensemble Theatre Company embraces punk rock with "American Idiot"

November 06, 2019

The Harper Ensemble Theatre Company will present “American Idiot,” an exhilarating punk rock musical based on the Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning album. Read More

Dr. Hector Martinez

Harper alum taking holistic approach to chiropractic care

October 31, 2019

For Harper College alum Dr. Hector Martinez, his educational trajectory was driven in part by the dreams of his parents – first-generation immigrants from Mexico who wanted more for their children. Today, Martinez runs his own practice and is taking a holistic approach to chiropractic care. Read More

Reveca Torres

Alum recreates iconic artwork through "Tres Fridas Project"

October 30, 2019

Harper College alumna Reveca Torres, who was paralyzed in a car accident at age 13, has teamed with two artists with disabilities to create the "Tres Fridas Project." Harper will host the exhibit, which re-imagines iconic artwork substituting the subjects with people with disabilities. Read More

Reginald Coleman's On Target series

"Reginald Coleman: On Target" exhibition on display

October 23, 2019

Harper College is hosting an exhibition featuring the work of artist Reginald Coleman, who combines graphic markings with images taken from 1960s-era magazines. Read More

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Last Updated: 12/18/23