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Harper Talks 43 Andrew Payette

Alumnus Andrew Payette shares how Harper connected him with a public policy career on Harper Talks

March 07, 2025

The constituent services liaison for the office of Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi discusses how his Harper College experience prepared him for apolitical work helping constituents on the newest episode of the Harper Talks alumni podcast. Read More

Nightfall - Peter Aglinskas

Intimate Harper College concert to highlight the music of film noir

March 05, 2025

Nightfall: A Concert of Film Noir Music, featuring Peter Aglinskas, Linda Veleckis Aglinskas and John Devlin, will take place on March 15. Read More

ESTC Groundbreaking

Harper’s new Emergency Services Training Center brings the heat for first responder training

March 04, 2025

Harper College has broken ground on a center and fire tower that will educate students and provide training for regional firefighters. The college is also establishing the Fire Training Academy for both aspiring and career firefighters. Read More

Guys and Dolls

‘Luck Be a Lady’: Harper College Theatre Ensemble to present ‘Guys and Dolls’

February 25, 2025

Tickets are on sale for performances of the Tony Award-winning musical, which will run through March 16 at Harper’s Performing Arts Center. Read More

HOPE Scholarship Yosephine Lee

Harper's HOPE Scholarship supports students through collective giving

February 21, 2025

To celebrate its 10th year, the HOPE Giving Circle has launched the 10 for 10 initiative, which is fundraising to award 10 scholarships each worth $10,000 to Harper students. Read More

Dr. Avis Proctor

Supporting Community College Baccalaureate degrees to strengthen Illinois' workforce

February 19, 2025

New legislation would allow Illinois community colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees in high-demand fields. This initiative aims to expand access to affordable, flexible higher education options for working adults and address the state’s growing workforce needs. Read More

Ethics Bowl team

Harper’s Ethics Bowl team headed to national competition

February 19, 2025

After clinching the two-year college regional title, Harper College’s Ethics Bowl team will once again compete for the national championship. Read More

Harper campus winter

Harper College maintains top Aaa rating from Moody’s

February 13, 2025

The bond credit rating corporation again assigned its highest possible evaluation to Harper, citing the college’s large tax base, strong financial position and increasing enrollment. Read More

m.s. RedCherries author photo

National Book Award finalist m.s. RedCherries to read from ‘mother’ at Harper

February 11, 2025

The acclaimed author will visit Harper College on February 25 to share the story of a daughter who reconnects to her mother and explores her Native American roots. Read More

Black History Month 2025

Harper’s Black History Month events aim to inspire, educate

February 04, 2025

As part of Harper College’s celebration, the history department will present free events that will help the community engage with Black history through music, innovation, art and more. Read More

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Last Updated: 12/19/24