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Dr. Maria Coons testifies before Congressional subcommittee

Congress hears Harper College testimony on workforce pipeline

April 25, 2018

Harper College administrator Maria Coons testified on Capitol Hill about workforce development issues and the College's efforts in the areas of career and technical education and apprenticeships. Read More

Clay Guild pieces for sale

Clay Guild to hold spring pottery sale

April 24, 2018

The Harper College Clay Guild will once again hold its spring pottery sale on May 2-3, offering the public a chance to shop for one-of-a-kind pieces. Read More

Mili Tomar

International student named Harper's 10th Jack Kent Cooke recipient in 8 years

April 19, 2018

International student Mili Tomar's unique perspective and drive to improve the world through research are just part of why she's been awarded the Jack Kent Cooke scholarship, which provides up to $40,000 annually for up to three years. Read More

Language of Angels cast

Harper Theatre Ensemble to stage "Language of Angels"

April 17, 2018

The Harper Ensemble Theatre Company presents a story of grief, loss, guilt and karma in “Language of Angels,” a ghost-ridden drama by playwright Naomi Iizuka. The play runs April 20 to April 29 at the Building L Drama Lab. Read More

Rafael Arroyo

Brother, sister duo simultaneously earn college degree, work experience and income through apprenticeship

April 03, 2018

Thanks to innovative apprenticeship programs at Harper College, students are gaining critical job experience while continuing their education. Read More

Four Fishing Well Recipients

Fishing Well's early success prompts additional financial commitment from Rotary Club

March 16, 2018

The Rotary Club of Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates has been so impressed by the early success of its innovative Fishing Well Scholarship through Harper College, the club couldn’t pass up an opportunity to increase its support even more. Read More

Valerie Burton and Mallory Drevline

Two Harper students earn trip to NASA

March 07, 2018

Two Harper students earned a trip to NASA through a vigorous competition for the coveted NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program (NCAS). Valerie Burton and Mallory Drevline were among 171 community college students from across the country to be selected for the NCAS three-day, onsite experience. Read More

Niki Safakas and her sister Christina

Promise Scholarship offers hope for family who will soon have three daughters in college

February 20, 2018

Harper College Student Trustee Niki Safakas knows first-hand the financial burden that a scholarship can alleviate. As a recipient of the Foundation’s Thomas E. Irwin Scholarship, she’s been able to shift her focus from her job to classwork, music and leadership development. She’s hopeful the Harper College Promise Scholarship Program will offer similar relief in the future to her parents, who will soon have three daughters in college at the same time. Read More

Nate Ruben and Angela Schiavon

Entrepreneurship program helping startups up their game

February 14, 2018

Entrepreneurship and new businesses play a large role in the U.S. economy. As Harper College’s Entrepreneurship Program continues to grow, so will the opportunities for students to create their dream business. Read More

Ribbon Cutting

Harper College's Veterans Center officially dedicated

February 13, 2018

Harper College held a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 8 to officially dedicate the new Center for Student Veterans and Military-Connected Students and recognize the College’s ongoing efforts to expand services aimed at increasing student veterans’ success. Read More

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