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Dr. Avis Proctor President Harper College

Reaffirming our respect and honor for the humanity of all people

October 16, 2023

Our college community is a richly diverse environment where people of many backgrounds and faiths gather to learn, teach and work. Let us come together to acknowledge our shared humanity and denounce all forms of violence and discrimination. Read More

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Harper College awarded INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

October 12, 2023

This is the third time Harper has received the HEED Award, a national honor recognizing colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Read More

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Supporting employees and students in times of conflict

October 10, 2023

​​Harper College extends its thoughts to all of those impacted by the conflict in Israel and Gaza. These global events affect many students, faculty, staff and other members of the Harper community who are feeling the tremendous weight and anxiety of recent events. Read More

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New grants help Harper expand educational programs and partnerships

October 05, 2023

The college has recently been awarded nearly $4.1 million in federal grant funding to support student-parents, assist Latinx students, develop emerging technology partnerships and train members of the regional workforce. Read More

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Harper College student wins Soon to Be Famous statewide author contest

October 04, 2023

Kate Guerrero drew on her life experience and the assistance she received from Harper’s novel-writing courses to win the 2023 Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Manuscript Project Contest. Read More

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Harper College Police proud to wear pink patches

September 22, 2023

The Harper College Police Department is showing its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Donors to the Pink Patch Project can also receive their own Harper Police Pink Patch. Read More

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Harper to honor five alumni at annual awards ceremony

September 19, 2023

Harper College will hold its 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards on October 19 to honor and celebrate former students for outstanding career and community achievements. Read More

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Harper seeks volunteers for free ultrasounds

September 13, 2023

The Harper College Sonography programs are seeking volunteers to be scanned by students. Appointments begin in October. Read More

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Ten Questions with Dr. Ruth Williams

September 13, 2023

Dr. Ruth Williams, Harper College provost, on her perfect day at the cabin, what about her life today would impress her 5-year-old self, the passion and energy of the people at Harper College, and more! Read More

Ada Velazquez is Harper's first Social Justice Studies Distinction graduate.

'Almost like waking up again': Harper College students embrace Social Justice Studies Distinction

September 06, 2023

The program offers multiple paths, allowing students to engage with Social Justice Studies courses in a manner that best suits their educational and career journeys. Read More

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Last Updated: 12/18/23