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Harper College joins nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative as workforce education program expands to over 90 schools
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (205+ words) Harper College is closed Friday, July 3, for Independence Day (Observed). When regional fire departments identified a critical need for accessible, updated training close to home, Harper College answered with a new Emergency Services Training Center. Now, with support from Metallica’s…...
Harper’s University Center to offer two new four-year degree programs
1+ week, 3+ day ago (291+ words) Harper College is closed Friday, July 3, for Independence Day (Observed). The University Center at Harper College will offer two new four-year degree programs this fall, bringing the total of bachelor’s degree programs offered on the college’s campus to 11. The new…...
Harper Police launch Blue Envelope Program in partnership with the Autism Hero Project
2+ week, 5+ day ago (123+ words) Harper College is closed Friday, July 3, for Independence Day (Observed). The Harper College Police Department is proud to join the Blue Envelope Program, a nationwide movement helping individuals with autism and other communication differences feel safer and more confident during…...
Harper harnesses AI to enhance support for students with disabilities
3+ week, 3+ day ago (537+ words) Harper College is closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Freedom Day. Harper College student Rosamaria Ocampo (left) uses an AI-powered note-taking tool for class lectures. Harper's Access and Disability Services provides apps to help students with a range…...
Retired Harper professor explores lives behind Chicago architecture icons
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (525+ words) Watch the 2026 Graduation Ceremony Live For years, Trygve Thoreson brought Harper College students to downtown Chicago to experience the city’s architecture firsthand. One stop on a tour he designed for his Humanities 102 course ultimately inspired his latest book. In teaching…...
Harper Football Alumni Reunion Celebrates Legacy, Connection, and Pride
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (162+ words) Harper College At the end of May, the Harper College Educational Foundation and Alumni Relations hosted the Harper College Football Alumni Reunion, bringing together nearly 70 former players, coaches, and supporters for an evening of connection, reflection, and celebration The gathering…...
Dr. Avis Proctor receives ICCTA Advocacy Award
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (481+ words) Watch the 2026 Graduation Ceremony Live Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, has received the 2026 Advocacy Award from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association, recognizing her leadership and advocacy on behalf of students, Harper College and the Illinois community college…...
From student to professor: Kris Piepenburg reflects on a lifetime at Harper on Harper Talks
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (829+ words) Harper College Kris Piepenburg arrived at Harper College in 1979 without a clear plan for his future More than four decades later, he is retiring as one of the collegeâs longest-serving faculty members On the Harper Talks podcast â in…...
Strong start, bright future: Harper alum continues engineering journey at Purdue
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (479+ words) Watch the 2026 Graduation Ceremony Live When Brittney Monreal arrived at Harper College, she knew she wanted to pursue engineering – but she wasn’t entirely sure how to get there. She found a path grounded in support, preparation and opportunity that ultimately…...
Harper’s Summer Concert Series returns with eclectic lineup of free outdoor performances
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (330+ words) Watch the 2026 Graduation Ceremony Live From jazz and rock to a range of global styles, Harper College’s annual Summer Concert Series will once again bring live music to campus with a lineup of free performances featuring faculty, alumni and Chicago-based…...