Harper College

2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Honorees

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Joseph Sesso

As an influencer in the real estate property portal industry, Joe Sesso has spoken in front of more than 35,000 professionals in 49 states. But before he began sharing real estate strategies in seminars and books, Sesso was on the other side of the equation – learning from his Harper College instructors. Meet Joseph Sesso

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Jim Macnider

As a Harper College student, Jim Macnider was a cross country and track champion. As a Harper coach, decades later, he mentors others to become champions. Meet Jim Macnider

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Erik Horvat

When Erik Horvat attended Harper College, the tallest building in the world was just a stone’s throw away. Little did he know that the career journey he began at Harper would lead him to develop, lease and market the future tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere: One World Trade Center. Meet Erik Horvat

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Dr. Christopher Schneider

Schneider’s career began in 1997 at Harper, where he studied social sciences and graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in general studies in 2000. Meet Dr. Christopher Schneider


Outstanding Recent Alumni Honoree

Roberto Lopez

Roberto Lopez

When Roberto Lopez began his studies at Harper College, he was the first member of his family to go to college. A decade after his Harper graduation, Lopez is a voice for other first-generation students and underserved individuals. Meet Roberto Lopez


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Last Updated: 7/22/24