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William Rainey Harper bust at Harper College

Harper launches free safety awareness courses for area workers

January 07, 2020

Harper College will offer free safety awareness courses in an effort to create a safer workplace environment for all employees. Courses include Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls: A Training Program for Small Businesses and Introduction to Safety and Health Management for Managers and Supervisors. Read More

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Harper seeks volunteers for free ultrasounds

January 02, 2020

Starting Jan. 22, 2020, the Harper College Diagnostic Cardiac and Medical Sonography programs are seeking volunteers interested in receiving free ultrasounds. Read More

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

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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

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Last Updated: 12/19/24