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Adriana Poterash

Adriana Poterash, Harper Alum

May 16, 2017

Harper alum, Adriana Poterash, was able to build the dream life she's always wanted thanks to the education and support of Harper College. Read More

Dr. Beverly Goodman

Beverly Goodman, Harper Alum and Geo-Archaeologist at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem

May 12, 2017

As a child, Dr. Beverly Goodman dreamed of being a National Geographic photographer. Instead, as an adult, she's been honored by the publication as an Emerging Explorer - the latest inductee in a family of heroes she grew up idolizing. Read More

Harper College 50 Years (1967-2017)

Meg McEnery-Schnoor, Ed.D.

May 12, 2017

Dr. Meg McEnery-Schnoor’s career as a special education teacher and school administrator began while attending Harper College in 1989. A professor suggested that she consider teaching special education because he felt she had the patience, desire and intelligence to foster learning in special needs populations. Read More

Front-facing photo of Dr. Jaime Quezada, Harper Alum and Medical Practitioner

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 Directors at Backbones

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

Last Updated: 12/14/23