Harper Stories

Harper Courses Changed the Trajectory of Richard Perlier's Career

November 02, 2015

Richard Parlier believes the courses he took at Harper changed the trajectory of his career. The mechanical services company he worked for after high school quickly recognized his work ethic and promoted him to a heating and air conditioning service technician. Knowing he needed to bolster his technical skills, Parlier turned to Harper. Twenty-plus years later, Parlier owns First Point Mechanical Services LLC, a multimillion-dollar commercial HVAC company serving northern Illinois. Read More

Turning Courses into Careers

October 27, 2015

Did you know that November is National Career Development month? Did you also know that November is the beginning of registration for next semester? Read some helpful advice below to learn how the two connect for your student. Read More

College-Bound Seniors: October Checklist

October 13, 2015

The leaves are changing, the days and nights are cooler and pumpkin spice lattes are all around. That can only mean one thing: October! Here are a few tips to keep you and your student on track this month.... Read More

Harper Nurses Selected for 40 Under 40 List

October 09, 2015

Recipients of the 40 Under 40 Emerging Nurse Leader Awards included Clinical Supervisor Megan McDowell and alumni Suzanna Kopek and Nicholas Nelson, both graduates from Harper’s Class of 2009. Read More

A Moment of Silence for Umpqua Community College

October 08, 2015

As our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the campus shooting at Umpqua Community College and their loved ones, I would ask that you join community colleges across the country and the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and participate in a National Moment of Silence on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at 1 p.m. to honor and support our fellow faculty, staff and students at UCC. Read More