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Kansas State keeps crossing paths with Huggins Mar 13, 2012 12:00 AM
Bennett builds consistent winner at Saint Mary’s Mar 13, 2012 12:00 AM
Southern Miss tries for first NCAA tournament win Mar 13, 2012 12:00 AM
Kansas is plenty tested heading into tournament Mar 13, 2012 12:00 AM
Elgin CC secures share of ISCC title Feb 14, 2012 12:00 AM
It’s been a long time coming for the Elgin Community College women’s basketball program, but the Spartans are officially champions of the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference. On Sophomore Night, the Spartans rolled to an easy 80-37 win over Morton at the ECC Events Center Tuesday to secure no worse than a share of their first ISCC title since 2002-03, and the second in coach Jerry McLaughlin’s 9-year tenure on Spartan Drive.
Northwestern adds 21 recruits to go with transfer Feb 1, 2012 12:00 AM
The 21-player signing class announced Wednesday by Northwestern is heavy on offensive linemen and defensive backs as the Wildcats try to bounce back from a 6-7 season
Weber: Paul needs to match intensity of OSU win Jan 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Harper projects ramping up three years after $153 million referendum Nov 7, 2011 12:00 AM
Three years after taxpayers overwhelmingly approved a $153.6 million bond referendum to update Harper College’s aging infrastructure, only a fraction of the money has been spent. But the Palatine community college’s efforts are ramping up, with plans moving forward on a 10-year campus master plan aimed at modernizing facilities, increasing energy efficiency and putting up new buildings.
Harper trying to bring Twin Bowl trophy home Oct 20, 2011 12:00 AM
Ken Ender, president of Harper College, meets his archrival -- his twin brother Steve, president of Grand Rapids Community College -- on Saturday in the annual Twin Bowl, a gridiron game that guarantees its two opponents will officially meet their match. Grand Rapids won the first two meetings.
Some coaches to honor Tressel, some refuse Aug 26, 2011 12:00 AM
Judson University president plans retirement Aug 17, 2011 12:00 AM
Judson University President Jerry Cain announced that he will be retiring at the end of the 2012 academic year. Cain has served as the university's president since 1998 and oversaw many accomplishments including the transition from a college to a university.
Harper remedial program grows successful adults Jul 31, 2011 12:00 AM
Some young adults were disappointed to learn Harper Community College officials believed they needed a bridge into college life. The journey over that bridge took them places that will help them for years to come. A Daily Herald editorial says more colleges and other institutions should join Harper in building bridges.
COD ousts student newspaper adviser Jun 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Cathy Stablein has been the faculty adviser to staff of the Courier, the College of DuPage student newspaper, since 1987. But college administrators have stripped that title from her duties as a journalism faculty member at the community college in Glen Ellyn.
Other community college president expenses May 22, 2011 12:00 AM
Here’s a look at what your community college presidents put on the expense account during 2010.
How community colleges are funded May 22, 2011 12:00 AM
Illinois community college revenue is sort of a mix, funded about equally by local property taxes and student fees, with a bit of state and federal tax dollars mixed in.
A history of community colleges in Illinois May 22, 2011 12:00 AM
Harper College’s namesake, former University of Chicago President William Rainey Harper, is largely considered the founder of the community college movement. His vision was that students who couldn’t afford to go to or weren’t ready for a four-year university right after high school should be given a chance to attend college for two years in their own communities, and become better prepared for the rigors of a four-year university.
What’s in Ender’s contract May 22, 2011 12:00 AM
Harper College President Kenneth Ender’s annual compensation package, before expenses, totals more than $322,000.
Harper's frugal, but is Ender? As tuition climbs, president spendsMay 22, 2011 12:00 AM
Harper College President Kenneth Ender took office in July 2009, just as the economy was hitting rock bottom. A hiring freeze and a 9 percent tuition hike were in the future. Is the same tough frugality is being applied to Ender's own expense?
Harper students break bread with ‘Bizarre Food’ host May 2, 2011 12:00 AM
Food personality Andrew Zimmern cooks with harper college culinary students.
Where parents can find answers for college-bound teens Apr 19, 2011 12:00 AM
We've compiled information from college counselors, experts and free and reliable online resource tools to answer some of the most common questions related to college planning.