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Kris Howard

Decades-long Harper advocate Kris Howard passes away

March 18, 2024

Kris, who was 98, supported Harper from its earliest days, served on the college’s board of trustees for 24 years and established a scholarship tied to community service. Harper’s Kris Howard Drive is named in her honor. Read More

Bernie Bluestein Graduation 2023

Harper student and WWII veteran to receive Congressional Gold Medal in Washington

March 13, 2024

Bernie Bluestein, 100, and his fellow Ghost Army veterans will travel to the capital to receive the highest civilian award from Congress and President Biden on March 21. Read More

Crimes of the Heart

'Crimes of the Heart' continues March 15-17

March 11, 2024

The Harper Ensemble Theatre Company presents its second weekend of performances of Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Read More

Eclipse @ Harper

Harper to celebrate solar eclipse on April 8

March 08, 2024

The free Eclipse @ Harper event will welcome families to campus to witness the solar eclipse, participate in activities and talk with college faculty about this rare event. Read More

Harper Radio IBS Awards 2024

Harper Radio honored by BEA, IBS media awards

March 05, 2024

Harper College’s WHCM radio station and Audio/Video Arts Technology program recently won six awards between two national awards competitions. Read More

Ten Shared Principles Dialogue

Harper hosts Ten Shared Principles dialogue about policing

March 04, 2024

In partnership with the NAACP and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, the Harper College Police Department and Office of DEI recently fostered an open discussion among students and employees. Read More

Playwright Beth Henley

Harper College welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright to campus

March 01, 2024

Beth Henley will participate in audience discussions, workshops and meet-and-greets on March 8-9, in tandem with the Harper Ensemble Theatre Company’s production of "Crimes of the Heart." Read More

rodney ramey

Ten Questions with Rodney Ramey

February 28, 2024

Rodney Ramey, campus setup crew member, on his favorite Harper memories, the hardest he ever laughed and what he hopes for his retirement after 30 years at Harper College. Read More

IPE Center

Brave, safe space: Students learn teamwork in high-tech health care training center

February 27, 2024

Harper College's Center for Interprofessional Simulation and Innovation fosters collaboration between health career students and expertise via state-of-the-art equipment. Read More

Leah Meyer Austin Award Alumni

Achieving the Dream recognizes Harper among Leah Meyer Austin Award alumni

February 21, 2024

Harper College was honored by ATD as a past recipient of its most prestigious award, along with the college’s long-term dedication to student success and institutional equity. Read More

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Last Updated: 12/18/23