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Harper distributing $7.5 million to students in federal COVID relief grants

April 29, 2021

Harper College has begun disbursing $7.5 million in federal funds under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act to help students stay on track. Read More

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Free COVID-19 testing available at Harper

April 22, 2021

Harper College now offers on-campus COVID-19 testing free to anyone in the community. Read More

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Coming together to effect lasting change

April 20, 2021

A message from Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, on the Chauvin verdict Read More

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Statement from Chief John Lawson

April 13, 2021

Read a statement from Harper College Police Chief John Lawson in response to the recent police shooting in suburban Minneapolis. Read More

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Op-Ed - Community colleges: Improving lives and your community’s economic vitality

April 13, 2021

The mission of community colleges is not only to address current problems, but to be adaptable, resilient and ready for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities, writes Harper College President Dr. Avis Proctor, whose op-ed appears in Community College Daily. Read More

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Harper community invited to statewide virtual career fair

April 02, 2021

Harper College students, alumni and members of the community are invited to participate in a statewide virtual career fair on Friday, April 9. Read More

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Freedom Rider to discuss upcoming production of "Too Heavy for Your Pocket"

March 22, 2021

Freedom Rider Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr., and others, will discuss the 60th anniversary of the demonstrations and Harper’s upcoming production of the Jiréh Breon Holder play “Too Heavy for Your Pocket” during a dialogue on March 28. Read More

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Standing in solidarity with the Asian American Pacific Islander community

March 18, 2021

Read a statement by Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, on escalating attacks on our Asian American Pacific Islander community. Read More

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Harper partners to hold Know Your Rights seminar

March 16, 2021

Gain confidence in police encounters, learn how to protect your civil liberties, and understand your health care rights at a free Know Your Rights seminar on March 27. Read More

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Harper, communities partner to prepare new, more diverse candidates for police careers

March 05, 2021

Several Northwest suburban communities are teaming up to help address a nationwide trend: the growing shortage of police officers. Together with Harper College, they’ll offer a Police Officer Training Workshop on March 13 that aims to find new and more diverse candidates, provide clarity into the hiring process and increase awareness for the many career opportunities in law enforcement. Read More

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