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How Do I Pay for College?

September 25, 2019

Our financial aid experts describe how to best prepare for the FAFSA and how they are here to help. Read More

President's Art Award

First-Year Student's Work Picked for Fifth Annual President's Art Selection Award

September 11, 2019

Teresa Hernandez is the youngest student to receive the President's Art Selection Award. Her piece, "Again and Again," was created for an assignment in Professor Perry Pollock's Drawing II class. Read More

Sergio Sosa

Nothing Is Going to Stop Sergio

June 25, 2019

Sergio Sosa was living with his grandparents in El Salvador until his mother was finally able to have him join her in the United States. He was 15 years old and did not speak English. He went on to earn his associate degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA and was awarded a full tuition scholarship to Lake Forest College. Read More

Sushila Jackson kisses her dog on the head

Sushila's Message: You Can Make It

May 30, 2019

Sushila Jackson is a survivor. She will be graduating from Harper this summer, the first female to earn an A.A.S. in Information Technology - Computer Support here at Harper. It wasn’t easy, and her path wasn’t linear. Read More

lisa smith

We Are Harper: Lisa Smith

May 10, 2019

It's been an expansive and successful career for Lisa Smith, Supply Chain Management Coordinator, but ultimately success to her is helping her students succeed. Read More

Last Updated: 12/14/23