Knox College will award honorary degrees at Commencement 2013 to actor and comedian Ed Helms, who will deliver the Commencement Address, Knox College Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean Lawrence Breitborde, and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Full Story
The staff of The Knox Student receive 13 awards in the yearly Illinois College Press Association contest, the results of which were announced at the 2013 ICPA convention in Chicago. Full Story
More than 40 Knox College students on eight teams braved the icy water at Lake Storey in Galesburg on Sunday, Feb. 25, to help the local Polar Plunge raise more $52,000 for Special Olympics Full Story
Their red "Geritol" t-shirts notwithstanding, there was nothing tired about Knox College alumni who defeated younger opponents in the 2013 Natalie Veneziano Ultimate Tournament. Full Story
In its second year, Horizons: A Celebration of Student Inquiry, Imagination, and Creativity showcases Knox College students' research and creative work, covering a wide range of academic disciplines. Full Story
Collaborative effort by students and artist-in-residence Danielle Kimzey results in colorful addition to downtown Galesburg. Students call the large-scale project a unique artistic experience. Full Story
Enrolled in the Arts in Context program, she is living in London, England, and Florence, Italy, while learning about Renaissance art and medieval literature and 'experiencing what the artists might have experienced.' Full Story
Eva Marley, a senior majoring in anthropology and sociology, explores how Twitter, Facebook, YouTube have been used to encourage young people to play a role in social movements all over the world. Full Story
The 2013 Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival, April 11-13, features Grammy-winner Ben Williams, Deep Blue Organ Trio, Knox Jazz Ensemble, Knox Alumni Big Band and the Knox Faculty and Friends Combo. Full Story
Knox College political science professor Andrew Civettini will moderate a debate featuring candidates for Mayor of Galesburg, March 5, 2013 on the Knox campus. Full Story
Barack Obama's head speechwriter cites President Obama's Commencement address at Knox College as one of the sources of inspiration for the President's 2013 inaugural address. Full Story
At the second annual Horizons: A Celebration of Student Inquiry, Imagination, and Creativity, Knox College students will share their research projects through posters, media displays, presentations, and performances. Full Story
Knox College presents Alumni Achievement Awards at the College's Founders Day Convocation on February 15, 2013; honorees are Ann McConachie '71, W. Dudley McCarter '72, Lori Sundberg '95 and Geoff Ziegler '03. Full Story
Knox College has appointed Dr. Laura Behling as dean of the college and vice president for academic affairs. Dr. Behling will succeed Lawrence B. Breitborde, who will retire from his role as dean, a position he has held since 1995, on June 30, and return to teaching and research. Full Story
Knox College has appointed Dr. Laura Behling as dean of the college and vice president for academic affairs. Behling answers questions about her own dedication to the mission of the liberal arts, her experiences inside the classroom, and her first impressions of the College. Full Story
Members of the Knox College community gather to remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose dedication to social and economic equality, nonviolence, and freedom inspired millions. Full Story
A pioneer in the field of college financial aid, Walter North taught sociology at Knox from 1950 to 1988, and served as director of financial aid from 1959 to 1979. Full Story