Harper Stories

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

Leslie Van Wolvelear, Harper Alum

May 11, 2017

Harper alum, Leslie Van Wolvelear, reflects on how Harper College helped her succeed in both her academic and professional pursuits. Read More

Paolo Cascio, Harper Alum, Cinematographer, and Photographer

May 11, 2017

Some of Paolo Cascio’s earliest formative experiences came as a photographer working on Harper College’s student newspaper, The Harbinger. Read More