Articles filed under Harper College
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Harper names new VP of diversity, equity and inclusionAug 30, 2021 11:00 pm - Even before she was old enough to attend, Dr. Tamara A. Johnson was in school. As soon as she could walk, Johnson would tag along with her grandmother, who taught eighth...
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Second attempt at college a success for recent Harper graduateAug 29, 2021 11:00 pm - College didn't stick the first time for Kelsey Lewis. She wasn't particularly motivated to find direction or interested in her classes, and her grades reflected that. Th...
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Harper College's new VP of DEI blends background in psychology, inclusive excellence frameworkAug 26, 2021 11:00 pm - Even before she was old enough to attend, Dr. Tamara A. Johnson was in school. As soon as she could walk, Johnson would tag along with her grandmother, who taught eighth...
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What suburban colleges are doing to motivate students to get vaccinesAug 16, 2021 5:30 am - College of Lake County will give $100 checks to fall semester students with one string attached: proof of vaccination against COVID-19. The college announced the incenti...
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Harper's drone program selected for FAA initiativeAug 10, 2021 11:00 pm - The Federal Aviation Administration has selected Harper College's Drone Technology and Applications certificate program for its Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Collegiate Trai...
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Former Harper College professor who ran against Phil Crane dies at 84Aug 07, 2021 1:00 am - Against all odds, Elizabeth Hull of Palatine ran for Congress against the longtime Republican incumbent, Phil Crane, in 1996. Though Crane had represented the 8th Congre...
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Harper empowered student-employee to find his pathAug 01, 2021 11:00 pm - Mitch Ryba will admit it: He wasn't the best student in high school. Even though he graduated a little more than a year ago, Mitch talks about his high school experience...
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Harper grad gained self-confidence in Fast Track programJul 29, 2021 11:00 pm - For almost as long as she can remember, Vanessa Jimenez Nava has been working. After her family emigrated to the U.S. from Mexico, Vanessa's mother, a single parent, rel...
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Harper offers Cannabis Science and Therapeutics programJul 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Kiana Hughes knows there's a need for quality cannabis education in Illinois. She hears it from local dispensary owners, who are unsatisfied with new hires' knowledge. S...
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Harper using part of largest donation to launch scholarship program for students in needJul 25, 2021 1:00 am - Harper College is using the largest donation received in its history to create a scholarship for students in need. The Palatine college has launched a two-year Igniting ...