Harper Stories

Dr. Jaime Quezada, Harper Alum and Medical Practitioner

May 12, 2017

Dr. Jaime Quezada dropped out of high school with an uncertain future. The son of Mexican immigrants, Jaime lacked the confidence to pursue better opportunities for himself, but had the dream of becoming a doctor. Read More

Reveca Torres, Founder and Executive Director, Backbones

May 12, 2017

At the tender age of 13, Reveca (Becky) Torres was in an automobile accident and fractured her spinal cord, paralyzing her arms and legs. In 1999, unsure if she could physically pursue her dream career in fashion, she enrolled at Harper. Read More

Al Larson, Harper Alum and Mayor of Schaumburg

May 12, 2017

In his longtime role as Schaumburg's mayor, Al Larson has delivered his share of speeches. Each time, he recalls the words of wisdom handed down years earlier in a Harper College classroom headed by now-retired Instructor John Muchmore. Read More

Dexter Gardner, Harper Alum and Licensed and Ordained Youth Minister at the Second Baptist Church in Palatine

May 12, 2017

Dexter Gardner inspires young people to achieve their best and pursue an education at Harper. While attending Harper, he was president of the Black Student Union and also was instrumental in forming the Harper Gospel Choir club. Read More

Charles Cann, Harper Alum, Writer, Producer, Director, and Editor

May 12, 2017

While it was happenstance that brought Charles Cann to Harper College in 2001 - a detour on a leisurely drive while visiting Schaumburg from Ghana - the legacy he left behind was full of purpose, passion and the commitment to succeed. Read More