Award-winning Harper students discover the therapeutic power of art

Harper College students Lain Dennis and Jefferson Sobczak were recently awarded the 2024 President’s Art Selection Award by Dr. Avis Proctor

Palatine Township Pilots Vital Records Program with Cook County

Palatine Township Pilots Vital Records Program with the Cook County Clerk’s Office

Harper College offers new certificates in tourism, drone essentials

Responding to the needs of students and area businesses, Harper is launching certificate programs to educate employees in growing industries

Harper College to host Lincoln-focused Chautauqua on Aug. 29

Lifelong Learning Institute's annual event to feature performers as Abraham Lincoln’s wife Mary Lincoln and law partner William Herndon

The Ride for Hope Ovarian Cancer Awareness Charity Ride Raises $28,800

This year was the 9th annual event supporting local women and the Midwest Region NOCC

Harper College launches new cybersecurity certificates and degree

Program was developed with input from business leaders to meet the needs of an industry forecasted to grow 242% in the next decade

Harper College's Lifelong Learning Institute to host open house Aug. 6

Free open house will showcase what participants can expect from the Fall 2024 class schedule, along with giveaways, food and raffle prizes

Harper College's foundation awards $40,000 to local nonprofits

The foundation has awarded $190,000 to area organizations during the first three years of the Community Innovation Fund Grant Program

Harper College to co-host Back to School Night with Schaumburg Boomers

Join Harper students, faculty, staff and alumni on August 3 for an evening of baseball, giveaways and fireworks at the ballpark

Corky's Catering has you covered this summer with there picnic menu!

Fellow Palatine neighbors! This is Corky's Picnic Perfection: Your Guide to a Delicious Outdoor Meal

Harper College’s High School Diploma grads celebrate persistence

Gricelda Adame-Garcia and Brittney Raker spoke about turning their discouragement into optimism at Harper's high school diploma ceremony

Harper College student named Soldier of the Year by National Guard

Nathan Johnson won the Best Warrior Competition while balancing Harper courses and military training

Discover Quest Academy

Inspiring and challenging bright young minds.

Say Goodbye To The Last Local Beerhead

The Schaumburg Beerhead is closing.

Harper College employees recognized by trustees association

The Illinois Community College Trustees Association honored Harper employees who exemplify outstanding commitment to student success.

Palatine Chamber Women's Group Awards College Scholarships

Women Empowered Businesses, a networking group of the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce, awards scholarships to FHS and PHS seniors.

Join the Team at Eleganté Cuisine and Earn Extra Money This Summer

Eleganté Cuisine is Hiring!

Harper’s free Summer Concert Series includes rock, jazz and classical

Annual outdoor series features performances on Thursday evenings, June 6 through August 1, on Harper College’s campus

Harper College 2024 Commencement celebrates ‘rich tapestry’ of grads

Harper celebrated the Class of 2024, who earned more than 3,700 degrees and certificates, at its 56th annual Commencement Ceremony on May 17

Harper College student finds ‘family’ in scholarship donors

Andrea Perez Chavez bonded with donors Thom and Carol Lange, then invited them as her guests at Harper’s Commencement ceremony

ComEd and Buehler YMCA Launch Summer Career-Development Program

Buehler YMCA, in partnership with ComEd, is inviting rising high school juniors and seniors to join their summer career-development program.

Ride-sharing at Harper College puts academics in the fast lane

Harper’s Lyft Pass Program, which offers discounted rides, is one way the college is making sure that students have easy access to campus

Harper College once again a semifinalist for Aspen Prize

Harper is one of 20 institutions vying for the prestigious, $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

Harper College welcomes acclaimed filmmaker Samyuktha Vijayan

The writer, director and star of 'Blue Sunshine' will discuss her film after screenings on May 8, part of Harper’s South Asian Film Series.

Palatine Library Celebrates 100 Years

Palatine Library is ecstatic to celebrate their 100th anniversary all year long. The festivities begin with an exciting weekend in May.

Harper College highlights student artwork during juried art show

The Student Juried Art Exhibition, curated by professional artist Angela Piehl, continues through May 9 at Harper's Art Exhibition Space

Harper College to host Drone Experience and Safety Day on April 27

Free community event will include drone demonstrations, displays and “power talks” on Harper's campus

Harper College Speech and Debate Team wins back-to-back championships

The team took home the overall gold medal at the recent Phi Rho Pi National Tournament, will host a championship celebration on April 23

STEAM Fair: Pathways to the Future of Work coming to Harper College

Harper will host the free, family-friendly event on April 27, in partnership with the Barrington Council for the Gifted and Talented

InZone summer camp welcomes young learners to Harper College

Kids ages 6 to 14 can enroll in the annual enrichment and sports camp, which runs from June 3 until August 9

Harper College empowers economic mobility with grant program

Area nonprofit organizations can apply for the third round of funding through the Community Innovation Fund Grant Program through May 10

Harper College student pursues passion in advocacy for Tibetan rights

Dechen Atsatsang was born an activist. At Harper, she discovered how to combine her avid support for human rights with her career interests

Harper College student, WWII veteran to be honored in Washington, D.C.

Bernie Bluestein, 100, and his fellow Ghost Army veterans will travel to the capital to receive the highest civilian award from Congress

Harper Radio honored at national awards competitions

Harper College’s WHCM radio station and Audio/Video Arts Technology program recently took home six prizes at the BEA and IBS media awards

Harper College hosts Ten Shared Principles dialogue about policing

In partnership with the NAACP and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, Harper fostered a discussion among students and employees

Harper College welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright to campus

Beth Henley will participate in audience discussions, workshops and more on March 8-9 in tandem with a production of 'Crimes of the Heart'

Harper College’s high-tech health care training center helps students

The Center for Interprofessional Simulation and Innovation fosters collaboration and expertise among Harper's health career students

Career Connections brings together Harper College students and alumni

Event will feature panel discussions and a Leadership Dinner during which students can practice networking while learning from Harper alumni

Achieving the Dream recognizes Harper College among award alumni

Harper was honored by ATD as a Leah Meyer Austin Award winner, along with the college’s long-term dedication to student success

Hawks Care: How Harper College supports students outside the classroom

Students can count on the Hawks Care Resource Center and Counseling Services to help with food insecurity, mental health needs and more