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Erich Wenzel

Focus and Preparation Help Harper Grad Succeed

March 29, 2016

I wanted to study engineering while earning a degree that I could put to work right away. Read More

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College-Bound Seniors: March-April Checklist

March 18, 2016

Everyone and everything is waking up after a long winter. Time to kick the college search back into gear! Here are four tips to help put the spring into your step this month as you explore college options.... Read More

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Five Questions to Ask Your College Recruiter

March 14, 2016

How's that short list of college or universities coming along? What do you really know about them? Info from their website…comments from friends, neighbors, older brothers or sisters…mom or dad? The most important thing to remember in selecting the right campus for YOU is to ask your own questions. Here are five good ones to ask the next college recruiter you talk to.... Read More

Mukila Maitha, assistant professor will accompany a group of Harper College Honors students to Zimbabwe.

Many Paths Lead Honors Students to Zimbabwe

March 09, 2016

A passion to join the Peace Corp, growing up in Mexico, a high school teacher’s advice, a class on East African literature — these different paths helped lead Harper Honors students to a 10-day study abroad trip to Zimbabwe scheduled during spring break. Read More

Joseph Rosner

Positioned for Success

February 18, 2016

Once hired as a probationary firefighter, I felt confident I would succeed and make it through probation with the foundation my degree provided me. Read More

Last Updated: 12/14/23