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Women’s group awards two $10,000 scholarships

July 19, 2017

There wasn’t a dry eye to be found at a recent reception of the Harper College Educational Foundation’s HOPE Giving Circle, where two remarkable young women were awarded $10,000 scholarships. Recipients Michelle Feigler of Buffalo Grove and Rachel Kereszturi of Rolling Meadows, both entering their second year at Harper College, each shared their journeys and highlighted the tremendous impact that the group’s support is already making on their lives. Read More

Harper launches new surgical technology degree program

July 12, 2017

Harper College is launching a new surgical technology program this fall in response to a growing need in the health care industry. Read More

Lifelong Learning Institute to hold annual program preview

July 11, 2017

Now in its 15th year, the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College provides enriching and entertaining continuing education opportunities to adults ages 55 and older. You can get a free sampling of all the LLI has to offer during a program preview on August 2 in the Wojcik Conference Center. Read More

Upcoming info sessions for prospective apprentices

July 05, 2017

Harper College’s Apprenticeship program will hold a series of information sessions this summer for prospective students interested in earning a salary while learning the skills for a career and graduating with no debt. Read More

Graduates overcome adversity to earn High School Equivalency diplomas

June 22, 2017

Nearly 90 graduates, many of whom have overcome numerous challenges and obstacles, recently earned their High School Equivalency diploma. Among them was Gabriela Sanchez, a Palatine resident who left high school to care for her terminally ill father. Read More

Student track athlete to compete at Deaflympics

June 21, 2017

ABC 7 Chicago recently aired a segment on Harper student athlete Dwayne Esper and his journey to compete at the Summer Deaflympics next month in Samsun, Turkey. Esper, who competes for Harper’s track and field team, was struggling to raise the $5,000 needed to fund his trip. Viewers came through, pushing Esper past his goal less than 24 hours after the “Chicago Proud” segment aired. Read More

“Down the Rabbit Hole” art exhibit explores drugs, alcohol

June 21, 2017

Several disturbing yet important stories unfold in Harper College’s new art exhibit, “Down the Rabbit Hole: A Deeper Look into Drugs and Alcohol,” which runs through July 13. Read More

Golfers putt at Harper College Golf Open

Harper Golf Open raises more than $115,000 for scholarships, programming

June 20, 2017

More than 100 area golfers gathered earlier this month for some friendly competition – and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. In the end, the Harper College Educational Foundation's 29th Annual Golf Open raised more than $115,000 to support scholarships and programming. Read More

Victor Del Vecchio and Katie Lea Coy all smiles after the Ruck March

Student veterans complete 20-mile Ruck March

June 19, 2017

Two student veterans recently laced up their boots and strapped on their (rather heavy) backpacks over for the fourth annual Ruck March. Participants, carrying 20-plus pound rucks, marched 20 miles from Veterans’ Memorial Park in Glencoe to the southern end of Lincoln Park in Chicago to support veterans. Read More

Harper to host popular "Jazz Under the Stars" concert

June 12, 2017

Harper College’s popular “Jazz Under the Stars” concert on June 21 is one of the events kicking off the College’s 50th anniversary celebration. Read More

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