Lawrence E. Welch, a member of the Knox College faculty since 1988, has been named the Clara A. Abbott Distinguished Professor of Chemistry. Full Story
Two Knox College faculty will explore how an ancient Middle Eastern settlement solved economic and ecological challenges, and -- along with four Knox students -- spend this summer excavating a site in Jordan and sharing their findings in a blog. Full Story
Dennis Schneider, professor of mathematics at Knox College, has been named winner of the 2009 Caterpillar Foundation Faculty Achievement Award. The award is presented annually to a member of the Knox faculty for outstanding achievements in teaching, research, creative activity and service. Full Story
L. Sue Hulett, professor of political science, has been named the Richard P. and Sophia D. Henke Distinguished Professor at Knox College. The endowed chair was established in 2007 by a $1 million gift from Richard '56 and Sophia Henke. Full Story
On June 19, Harley Knosher added ten more golf teams to the two-dozen championship squads he coached in 40 years at Knox: they are the alumni and friends of the College who played in the annual Harley Knosher Golf Outing. Full Story
The College's giving year ends on June 30. Your gifts to Knox support financial aid, a world-class faculty, and student life outside of the classroom. Every gift counts! Full Story
Knox College announces faculty promotions and tenure: Emily Anderson, Monica Berlin and Gina Franco in English; Jason Helfer in education; Jennifer Leigh Smith in dance. Full Story
At the age of 101, David "Jeff" Walton is believed to be the oldest Knox College alumnus ever to return for a class reunion, at Knox's 2009 Commencement on Saturday, June 6. Full Story
Prosecuting criminals "is hard work, but it's not a sacrifice." U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald urged Knox graduates not to downplay public service as something "for somebody else to do." The 266 graduates sat through a shower to hear Fitzgerald's address. Full Story
Tricia Richert says she likes all the "artsy" things -- drawing, photography and creative writing. Even studying psychology, she focuses on the creative "flow state, where your activity is one with your thought." This summer, Richert has an internship in the New York studio of famed photographer Annie Liebovitz. Full Story
Christopher Johnson's name is the first one inscribed on a new Knox award for oustanding students in educational studies. At the inaugural award presentation ceremony, one of Johnson's professors, Stephen Schroth, explained, "Anywhere Chris teaches, he will be great with kids." Full Story
Jaclyn Anderson had never high jumped before coming to Knox College. But this senior learned quickly. The Morton, Illinois native is a four-time All-Midwest Conference performer and has received five major awards from Knox's Prairie Fire Athletic department. Full Story
Lawrence E. Welch, a member of the Knox College faculty since 1988, has been named the Clara A. Abbott Distinguished Professor of Chemistry. 
On June 19, Harley Knosher added ten more golf teams to the two-dozen championship squads he coached in 40 years at Knox: they are the alumni and friends of the College who played in the annual Harley Knosher Golf Outing. 
Prosecuting criminals "is hard work, but it's not a sacrifice." U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald urged Knox graduates not to downplay public service as something "for somebody else to do." The 266 graduates sat through a shower to hear Fitzgerald's address. 
Tricia Richert says she likes all the "artsy" things -- drawing, photography and creative writing. Even studying psychology, she focuses on the creative "flow state, where your activity is one with your thought." This summer, Richert has an internship in the New York studio of famed photographer Annie Liebovitz. 
