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Betty Gialdini, Founder of Harper's Fashion Design Program

August 17, 2017

When Betty Giladini approached Harper College's founding president Dr. Lahti about starting a fashion design program, he merely smiled and said "get started." Learn more about Betty's journey and the impact her dedication had on Harper College. Read More

Dr. Vicki Atkinson

Fall Semester - It's Here

August 09, 2017

If you are a parent of a new student at Harper, I bet you have some questions about these important 'getting started' topics. Take a look at these common questions that most parents have and let us know how we can assist. Read More

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Free Massage Therapy Intro Class to Start a Rewarding Career

July 20, 2017

If your student is interested in pursuing a career in Massage Therapy, a career that is projected to grow 22 percent from 2014 to 2024, Harper College is now offering a free introductory course. Read More

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New Program Prepares Students to Teach English to Non-English Speakers

July 05, 2017

This fall, Harper College will offer a new certificate program to prepare people to teach English to non-English speakers. Associate Professor Alina Pajtek recently answered questions about the new TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate. Read More

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Top 5 Reasons Health Information Technology is a Career of the Future

June 22, 2017

If your student has an interest in healthcare, Health Information Technology is quickly emerging as an in-demand career. Read the top five reasons your student should consider a career in Health Information Technology. Read More

Last Updated: 12/14/23