Harper College

News & Stories

Innovation Accelerator AI Lab

Harper steers project to transform collaboration between colleges and industries

August 28, 2024

With support from the National Science Foundation, Harper is leading a group of colleges to build better workforce connections and encourage innovation at local, national and international levels. Read More

President's Art Selection Award 2024

Award-winning Harper students discover the therapeutic power of art

August 26, 2024

Harper College students Lain Dennis and Jefferson Sobczak were recently awarded the 2024 President’s Art Selection Award by Dr. Avis Proctor, Harper’s president. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor

Dr. Proctor's welcome message to students

August 22, 2024

Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, welcomes students: We're here to help you SOAR on your Path for Success! Read More

Ten Questions with Kevin Long

Ten Questions with Kevin Long

August 19, 2024

Kevin Long, director and professor of theatre at Harper College, on his perfect day, the ethical and moral compass of his father, growing up "the king of sweater vests", why Coldplay's "A Sky Full of Stars" makes his heart sing, and more. Read More

Drone Essentials

Harper offers new certificates in hospitality and tourism, drone essentials

August 08, 2024

Responding to the needs of students and area businesses, Harper College is launching two new certificate programs designed to educate future employees in growing industries. Read More

LLI 2024 Chautaqua

Harper's Lifelong Learning Institute to host Lincoln-focused Chautauqua

August 06, 2024

Annual event on August 29 to feature performers as Abraham Lincoln’s wife Mary Lincoln and law partner William Herndon. Read More

Cybersecurity students in lab

Harper College launches new cybersecurity certificates and degree program

July 24, 2024

The innovative program was developed with input from regional business leaders to meet the needs of an industry forecasted to grow 242% in the next decade. Read More

Lifelong Learning Institute open house

Lifelong Learning Institute to host open house on Aug. 6

July 22, 2024

Harper College’s LLI Open House will showcase what participants can expect from the Fall 2024 class schedule, along with giveaways, food and raffle prizes. Read More

Community Innovation Fund Grant Recipients 2024

Harper's Educational Foundation awards $40,000 to local nonprofits

July 16, 2024

The Harper College Educational Foundation has awarded $190,000 to area organizations during the first three years of the Community Innovation Fund Grant Program. Read More

Harper Hawk Schaumburg Boomers Back to School

Harper to co-host Back to School Night with Schaumburg Boomers on August 3

July 09, 2024

Join students, faculty, staff and alumni for an evening of baseball, giveaways and fireworks at the ballpark. Read More

For more posts, For articles from previous years, see the News Archives.

Press Contacts:

Last Updated: 12/18/23