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Brayan Aguirre

Harper nursing student determined to succeed despite DACA uncertainty

September 21, 2017

Brayan Aguirre believes he has to work harder than most other 20-year-olds. When the Harper College student isn’t immersed in his nursing prerequisite courses, he’s helping to support his family through his job at a rehabilitation facility in Hanover Park. Despite that commitment to achieving his goals, Aguirre lives day-to-day in a cloud of fear and uncertainty. The reason? He wasn’t born in the United States. Read More

Dr. Ken Ender speaks at 50th Anniversary Gala

50th Anniversary Gala surpasses $1 million goal

September 20, 2017

Harper College’s 50th Anniversary Gala was a resounding success, surpassing the Educational Foundation’s lofty goal of raising $1 million for the Promise Scholarship Program. Read More

Harper College students walking through campus

Foundation taps Harper, NIU, Dist. 211 for bachelor’s degree grant

September 12, 2017

Harper College, Northern Illinois University and Township High School District 211 have been selected to participate in a one-year “design challenge” that aims to dramatically move the needle on bachelor’s degree completion for community college students. The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation is funding the nonprofit Education Design Lab to lead the Seamless Transfer Pathway Design Challenge, which chose just four groups of two- and four-year institutions nationwide. Read More

Professor Sam Giordano

Tips from emergency preparedness expert

September 11, 2017

Although Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are wreaking the most havoc more than 1,000 miles away, there are some important lessons area residents can take away from these – and other – natural disasters. Professor Sam Giordano, coordinator of Harper College’s Emergency and Disaster Management program, weighs in. Read More

Harper College students walking through Quad

Seeking volunteers for free ultrasounds

September 06, 2017

Harper College’s Diagnostic Cardiac and Medical Sonography programs are seeking volunteers interested in receiving free ultrasounds. Available ultrasound exams include carotid artery (participants must be at least 50 years old) and arteries/veins of the legs (participants must be at least 18 years old). Read More

Harper College students on campus

Artists from across the country featured in 40th Small Works exhibition

August 31, 2017

Harper College is highlighting the small-scale work of artists from across the country at its 40th annual Small Works exhibition, which runs through September 29. Read More

DePaul President Dr. Gabriel Esteban and Harper President Dr. Ken Ender

Harper, DePaul partner to offer bachelor’s degrees at University Center

August 21, 2017

A new partnership provides Harper College students with an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University on the community college’s campus in Palatine. Beginning this fall semester, DePaul will begin admitting students in three degree programs: a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media; a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies, Business Administration major; and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Read More

Clara Basch on the Harper Pompon Corps in 1969-70

Harper's 50th anniversary: Ties run deep for many families like the Basches

August 15, 2017

The Basch family, which fled Cuba's new communist regime in 1960 to settle in the Northwest suburbs, believes education opens doors to opportunity. For many of the Basches, Harper College has been that gateway. During this 50th anniversary year, we will share stories like the Basches' to honor our proud past, and we'll aspire to an even stronger future. And we invite the community, whose unwavering support has helped Harper emerge as a leader in community colleges across the country, to join in the celebration. Read More

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 poster

Free Movie Friday: Outdoor screening of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”

August 10, 2017

Harper College will host an outdoor movie screening of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13) on Friday, August 25. Read More

Avante Center, site of the upcoming solar eclipse viewing party

Harper to host viewing party for upcoming solar eclipse

August 01, 2017

Harper College is gearing up for the first total solar eclipse to sweep the entire width of the contiguous United States in nearly a century. A viewing event will take place on August 21 in front of the Avanté Center, where about 87 percent of the sun's surface will be covered. Read More

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