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The admission staff is here to help. E-mail or call with any questions or to request information. Visit our map to find the admission counselor who covers your corner of the world and when they will be in your area.

Paul Steenis, Vice President for Enrollment, Dean of Admission

"Opening minds, fulfilling dreams, changing lives—Knox provides a world class education to a great group of students. The admission staff and I want to share with you all that Knox has to offer. Think you might be right for Knox? Talk with us!"

Education
B.A., Knox College, Philosophy, Economics and Business Administration

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7145
psteenis@knox.edu   

 

Jill Bisbee, Director of Admission

"At Knox, you will learn how to learn. Analyzing information, understanding cultural differences, developing effective writing skills, and delivering information effectively are the building blocks of a Knox education."

Recruitment Area
Northern Suburbs of Chicago
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Education
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College, Spanish

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7148
jbisbee@knox.edu   

 

Donna Curry, Director of Admission Services

Education
B.A., Knox College, Sociology & Anthropology

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7133
dcurry@knox.edu

 

Corine Andersen, Associate Director of Admission

"It really IS a small world!"

Education
B.S., Northern Illinois University, Biology & Chemistry
M.S., University of Illinois, Biochemistry

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7129
canderse@knox.edu

 

Jennifer Keegan, Assistant Director of Admission

"There are many reasons why a Knox education is so special. Scholar teachers, freedom to flourish, and numerous opportunities to make connections on campus are all qualities that I believe distinguish Knox. I encourage you to come to campus and see for yourself all the College has to offer."

Recruitment Area
Western Suburbs of Chicago, Northwestern Suburbs of Chicago
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Education
B.A., Allegheny College, History, Women's Studies
M.Ed., Loyola University Chicago, Higher Education

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7163
jkeegan@knox.edu

 

Michael Dixon, Jr., Admission Counselor, Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment

"If you're looking for a place where you're going to be challenged to develop your character, increase your intellectual capacity, and positively impact the world around you, there is arguably no better place than Knox College."

Recruitment Area
Chicago, Southern Suburbs of Chicago, Galesburg High School
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Education
B.S., North Carolina State University, Multidisciplinary Studies
M.Ed., Grand Valley State University, College Student Affairs Leadership

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7147
mdixon@knox.edu

 

Milena Evtimova, Admission Counselor, Coordinator of International Admission

"At Knox you are behind the wheel of your education—you get to choose the high-speed highways of science or the meandering streets of exploration and individual research; you make the turns; you are given the choice of when to take the opportunities presented to you, and when to create them for yourself. But the best thing is that you get to meet amazing people on the ride."

Recruitment Area
Michigan, Ohio, International
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Education
B.A., Oberlin College, Politics, Creative Writing 

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7129
mevtimov@knox.edu

 

Josh Ferchau, Admission Counselor

"There is no skill in life more valuable than learning to develop your own ideas and think for yourself. At Knox, you'll have access to incredible teachers who will push you to do exactly that, and you'll achieve things you've never dreamed."

Recruitment Area
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota
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Education
B.A., Knox College, Political Science, Dance

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7136
jferchau@knox.edu

 

Casey Gatz, Admission Counselor

"Knox provides students with the guided independence necessary to flourish in their personal interests. Developing research autonomously while still working with faculty who supported me was the type of exceptional experience that Knox provides all of its students."

Recruitment Area
Northern Illinois, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Guam, Pacific Islands
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Education
B.A., Knox College, Environmental Studies

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7128
cgatz@knox.edu

 

Jessica Hardy, Admission Counselor

"Knox changes students' lives by giving them the freedom to shape their own educational experience and introducing them to an assortment of opportunities. I would love to share with you how Knox changes lives, one student at a time!"

Recruitment Area
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Virgin Islands, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi
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Education
B.A., Sewanee: The University of the South, Religion

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7144
jhardy@knox.edu

 

Loren Lindgren, Admission Counselor

"Knox combines stellar academic achievement with an environment that emphasizes individuality and a sense of purpose. The atmosphere here is scholarly yet communal, allowing for great ideas to be conceived, refined, and shared every day. But don't take my word for it, come experience Knox for yourself."

Recruitment Area
Southern Illinois, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont
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Education
B.A., Knox College, Mathematics

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7124
llindgre@knox.edu

 

Meg Ryan, Admission Counselor

"The wonderful part of a liberal arts education is how well-versed you become. Knox prepares you for life after college and you'll be able to discuss numerous topics because of the broad spectrum of classes taken."

Recruitment Area
Missouri, Western Illinois, Iowa
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Education
B.A., Wartburg College, Public Relations and Electronic Media

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7164
mmryan@knox.edu



Financial Aid Staff

Teresa K. Jackson, Director of Financial Aid

"Knox College's best asset is its faculty.  They are outstanding researchers and scholars, but more than anything else, they are interested in the success of their students."

Education
B.A., Knox College, English Literature

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7130
tjackson@knox.edu

 

  Mary Wright, Associate Director of Financial Aid

"The best part of my job is being able to help students and families see that they can afford a Knox education."

Education
B.A., Northeastern Illinois University, Psychology and Business
M.S., Marian College, Organizational Leadership and Quality

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7134
mwright@knox.edu

Campus Visit Staff

Elizabeth Jonsberg, Campus Visit Coordinator

"I love meeting and working with prospective students and their families. My favorite thing about Knox is the students—apart from being such fun people, they make this campus a place I'm proud to represent."

Education
B.A., Keele University, in Keele, Staffordshire, England, Criminology & Social Anthropology

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7125
ejonsber@knox.edu

 

Diane Dooley, Open House Receptionist

"There are no stupid questions when it comes to making choices in your life, especially when it's something as important as choosing a college."

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7123
ddooley@knox.edu

 

Janet Tolle, Receptionist

"Knox College is a genuinely warm and friendly campus, and it is my pleasure to welcome you when you arrive and assist you during your stay.  Relax, explore, and follow your dreams."

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7167
jtolle@knox.edu

 

Amy Welty, Receptionist

"At Knox College, we truly share in the excitement of your campus visit. Your visit is the most important and the most enjoyable part of my job!"

Contact
800-678-KNOX (Toll-free) or 309-341-7496
akwelty@knox.edu