Active 1918–1996 Ceased operations 1996 | Founded 1918 | |
Former names Highland Park Junior College Type Junior (1918 - ?)
Community (? - 1996) Location Highland Park, Michigan Headquarters Highland Park, Michigan, United States Similar William Tyndale College, Wayne County Communi, Highland Community College, Sacred Heart Major Se, Kirtland Community College | ||
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Highland Park Community College, formerly Highland Park Junior College, was a Community college located in Highland Park, Michigan. Highland Park Community College was an urban campus and the focus of many efforts to benefit urban populations.
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History
The Community College was founded in 1918 as Highland Park Junior College.
On May 21, 1954, the college has its radio station, WHPR-FM, sign on.
The College sold its radio station to R.J. Watkins Late Night Entertainment. The school was closed in 1996.
Programs
Among other programs the college had a nursing program. WHPR-FM was originally run by Highland Park Community College.
Alumni
Among the alumni of Highland Park Community College is Michigan State Senator Martha G. Scott.
References
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