Highland Park Community College
College in Michigan, United States
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Highland Park Community College, formerly Highland Park Junior College,[1] was a public 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.[2]
Community (? - 1996)
Former name | Highland Park Junior College |
|---|---|
| Type | Junior (1918 - ?) Community (? - 1996) |
| Active | 1918–1996 |
| Location | , |
History
The college was founded in 1918[3] as Highland Park Junior College.[1]
On May 21, 1954, the college has its radio station, WHPR-FM, sign on.[4]
The college sold its radio station to R.J. Watkins Late Night Entertainment.[4] The school was closed in 1996.[1][5] The Highland Park Career Academy was brought in to replace it.[6]
Robert Elmes bought the campus for $18,000.[7]
Programs
Alumni
Among the alumni of Highland Park Community College is Michigan State Senator Martha G. Scott[9] as well as Detroit activist General Baker, Jr., and Radio Announcer, Karla Fox formerly of WJZZ/WCHB, Smooth Jazz V-98.7, Mix 92.3, WJLB, Radio One and other Broadcast Companies. Textile artist and interior designer Carole Harris is an alum, as is her husband, writer Bill Harris.[10]
