Harper College

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William Rainey Harper College, or just Harper College, is a two-year community college in Palatine, Illinois. The college was established by referendum in 1965, and in 1971, Harper's construction was finished. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

[edit] Location

Located in Palatine (southwest corner) between Algonquin, Euclid, and Roselle Roads. Campus is very large with plenty of parking that is unnecessary far away from the entrances.

[edit] Notable alumni

Marlee Matlin, first hearing-impaired actress to win an Oscar
Bill Kelly, screenwriter for movies such as Enchanted and Blast from the Past
Quincy Black, linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
E.E. Knight, science fiction and fantasy author

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Harper College

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