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Free Harper seminar on new tax laws

July 09, 2018

Harper College will hold a free seminar on the new tax laws and their impact on individual taxpayers. The Tax Reform Essentials seminar takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, at the Wojcik Conference Center. Read More

Michaela Farwick delivers speech

High School Equivalency program “life-changing” for Distinguished Scholar

June 25, 2018

Michaela Farwick doesn’t hesitate to recommend Harper College to anyone thinking about pursuing a High School Equivalency diploma. “I don’t know where I would be right now if I hadn’t started taking the HSE classes. It honestly was life-changing for me," she said. Farwick recently addressed her peers at the HSE graduation ceremony. Read More

Gary Davis and Dr. Ender

Dr. Ender receives Gary Davis Ethical Leadership Award

June 06, 2018

The Illinois Community College Trustees Association has honored Harper College President Kenneth Ender with the Gary Davis Ethical Leadership Award. Read More

Maria Coons

Harper leader among Chicago's Notable Women in Education

May 31, 2018

One of Harper College’s leaders is among Chicago’s Notable Women in Education for 2018. Dr. Maria Coons, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Institutional Planning and Strategic Alliances, is among 17 women representing an impressive cross-section of Chicago-area colleges and universities recognized for the Crain’s honor. Read More

Harper graduates sit at commencement ceremony

Graduates celebrate at Harper College’s 50th Commencement Ceremony

May 19, 2018

Harper College’s Commencement Ceremony on Saturday was a particularly special one, marking the 50th such ceremony in Harper’s history and the close of the College’s yearlong 50th anniversary celebration. Read More

Lavleen Mal

New 2018 student trustee hopes to engage students

May 17, 2018

Lavleen Mal, a 20-year-old student from India, was elected by his peers to serve a one-year term as Student Trustee. Mal, who has an advisory vote, was sworn into his new position at the May board meeting. Read More

Anthony Tamras and Drake Roberts hold the DeoBlock

Harper entrepreneurs looking to kick start DeoBlock to market

May 11, 2018

Harper College students Anthony Tamras and Drake Roberts are poised to take their young company, DeoTech LLC, to the next level. They’ve spent the past two years developing, tweaking and hopefully perfecting the DeoBlock, a portable deodorizer that combats bad smells with a plant-based gel infused with essential oils. The Palatine High School graduates came to Harper so they could focus on launching the business. Read More

David Coleman

The College Board president to address Harper grads

May 10, 2018

Harper College’s upcoming Commencement Ceremony marks the close to Harper’s 50th anniversary year and the unveiling of a time capsule to be displayed in the David K. Hill Family Library for the next half century. The ceremony will also feature commencement speaker David Coleman, president and CEO of the College Board, an organization that administers the SAT, Advanced Placement program and other standardized tests. Read More

Derrick and Joni Hamilton cut the ribbon

Harper names surgical technology suite after longtime supporters

May 09, 2018

Harper College has named its surgical technology suite in honor of longtime supporters Derrick and Joni Hamilton. The Inverness couple, who have donated more than $100,000 in support of the College and the Promise Scholarship Program, was recognized during a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. Read More

Trustee Diane Hill speaks at the library dedication

Harper dedicates David K. Hill Family Library

May 04, 2018

David and Diane Hill have been passionate advocates for education and transformational leaders to Harper through their service and generous financial support. It’s only fitting, then, that the reimagined library be known as the David K. Hill Family Library. The College on May 3 held a rededication and naming ceremony to recognize the Hills’ significant contributions and celebrate the campus’ bustling new hub. Read More

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