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Harper College officials recently joined approximately 800 community college leaders at the 2022 Community College National Legislative Summit, a premier advocacy event in Washington, D.C., that shines a spotlight on the importance of our nations community colleges.

Faculty and students from the Harper College Drone Technology and Applications program recently opened up their classrooms to U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and Federal Aviation Administration officials.

Harper using part of largest donation to launch scholarship program for students in need Harper College in Palatine is using the largest donation received in its history to create scholarships for 1,000 students in need. Most of the funding will come from part of an $18 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Joe Lewnard | Staff Photographer Harper College President Avis Proctor MacKenzie Scott donated $18 million to Harper College in Palatine. The college plans to u...

Northwest Suburban Bar Association Awards Timothy C. Evans Scholarship at Annual Meeting Share Article On May 20, 2021, the Northwest Suburban Bar Association (NWSBA) held its annual meeting, where it awarded the Honorable Timothy C. Evans scholarship. Attorney Gary Newland hosted the meeting as president of the NWSBA, and Judge Timothy Evans was in attendance to honor the scholarship recipients. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Harper College President Avis Proctor spoke. Northwest Suburban...

One year to the day since the murder of George Floyd, how have race relations and the treatment of people of color improved in the suburbs? That question evokes a variety of emotions and reactions depending on who is asked, their background and experiences, and how their lives have been affected by the global racial reckoning in the aftermath of Floyds death.

Travis Proctor named winemaker for Monterey Wine Company Posted on May 20, 2021 King City Ca— Monterey Wine Company is a custom wine production facility located in California Central Coast community of King City. We offer the latest in premium wine-making technologies, quality custom crush and processing equipment, experienced blend development, and efficient bottling capabilities to complement our client’s needs. We provide a sound working environment for the wine traditionalist, inventor,...

Former Harper president receives leadership award Dr. Ken Ender, former president of Harper College in Palatine   Posted5/11/2021 11:14 AM Dr. Ken Ender, president emeritus of Harper College, has been selected as a recipient of the American Association of Community Colleges 2021 Leadership Award. An annual tradition since 1982, the AACC Leadership Award was presented to seven individuals whose accomplishments and professional contributions to the community college field have been o...

Harper distributes federal COVID relief grants to students   Posted5/7/2021 10:37 AM To support students and keep them academically on track toward their educational goals during the pandemic, Harper College has begun disbursing $7.5 million in federal funds under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) signed into law in late December. Harper is required only to match the $2.8 million it provided students last year under the CARES Act. However, t...

Shannon Ridge Family of Wines Names Travis Proctor as Winemaker Posted on February 03, 2021 Lower Lake, CA (February 3, 2021) – Shannon Ridge Family of Wines has announced the appointment of Travis Proctor as Winemaker, effective immediately. Proctor will be responsible for the Shannon Ridge High Elevation Collection, Vigilance, Urgency, Steele, and Shooting Star brands, and will report directly to Joy Merrilees, Director of Winemaking and Production for Shannon Ridge Family of Wi...