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Summer Concert Series Pavilion

Harper’s free Summer Concert Series includes rock, jazz and classical acts

May 22, 2024

Annual outdoor series features performances on Thursday evenings, June 6 through August 1, on Harper College’s campus. Read More

Harper College graduates hold up their cell phone lights

Harper’s 2024 Commencement Ceremony celebrates ‘rich tapestry’ of graduates

May 17, 2024

Harper College celebrated the Class of 2024, who earned more than 3,700 degrees and certificates, at its 56th annual Commencement Ceremony on May 17 at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates. Read More

Isaac Jean-Paul

Ten Questions with Isaac Jean-Paul

May 15, 2024

Isaac Jean-Paul, 2024 Harper College Commencement speaker, on being a father, the inspiring world of adaptive sports, why "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield brings a smile to his face, and more. Read More

Carol Lange Andrea Perez Chavez Thom Lange

Harper student finds ‘family’ in scholarship donors

May 14, 2024

Andrea Perez Chavez invited donors Thom and Carol Lange to be her guests at Harper College’s Commencement ceremony. Her mom is coming from Honduras. Everyone is excited to celebrate her milestone. Read More

Women's Track and Field Champs

Harper's Women's Track and Field Team wins back-to-back championships

May 13, 2024

The women’s team took home first-place honors at the 2024 NJCAA Division III Track and Field Championships in Utica, New York. Read More

LyftPass Program Karissa Olsen

‘Lyfting’ student success: Ride-sharing at Harper puts academics in the fast lane

May 07, 2024

Harper’s Lyft Pass Program, which offers discounted rides, is one way the college is making sure that students have easy access to campus. Read More

Aspen Prize Semifinalist 2025

Harper once again a semifinalist for Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

May 07, 2024

Harper College is one of 20 institutions vying for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s most prestigious recognition for community colleges. Read More

Bill Kelley Avis Proctor

Community colleges have power to strengthen nation at this critical moment

May 01, 2024

There are three key issues where we can have major community impact for our students and their families: workforce Pell, community college baccalaureate degrees and emerging technologies. Read More

Student Juried Art Exhibition 2024

Harper highlights student artwork during 2024 Student Juried Art Exhibition

April 23, 2024

Pieces created by Harper College students, and curated by professional artist Angela Piehl, are on display in the college’s Art Exhibition Space through May 9. Read More

Drone Exploration and Safety Day

Harper to host Drone Experience and Safety Day

April 19, 2024

Free community event will include drone demonstrations, displays and “power talks” on April 27. Read More

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Last Updated: 10/31/24